The Fawn Darner a mostly colorless spotted darner typically found around streams. They are primarily tan or brown with two yellow spots on each side of their thorax. They may have faint yellow spots on the top of the abdomen
Male can often be found patrolling streams typically flying just above the water, weaving in and out along the bank. More active in late afternoon and evening often flying after it is too dark to see. During the day they often perch vertically in a secluded, shady spot
Streams and small rivers usually with some current
Mating typically occurs in the trees and can occur after dark. Female usually lays eggs in wet wood that is either floating on the surface of the water or partially submerged
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