Range & Habitat:

One of the most common darners in northwestern NJ

It breeds in open marshy areas, but can be found feeding in swarms above open fields far from water.

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male dorsal	male
blue female	green female

Description:

One of our brightest darners, known by the all green anterior lateral thoracic stripe.  Unfortunately, Canada Darner may occasionally show similar coloration.  The notch in the front of this stripe is usually more shallow or obtusely angled in Green-striped.  Other differences are beyond the scope of this site.

It is subjective, but the author feels that patrolling or feeding Green Striped Darners are very bright, almost similar to Lance-tipped, while Canada Darners do not look that bright.

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 7/19
Late Date: 9/24

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