The Lake Darner is the largest species of Darner that is typically found in Minnesota. At an average length of 3.1 inches this is one of the largest dragonflies of any family in Minnesota, with only the Dragonhunter and Royal River Cruiser being larger
Strong fliers, male Lake Darners can be seen flying, typically near water, throughout the day until dusk. In the evenings they often can be found in feeding swarms of mixed species of dragonflies. When resting they tyically perch on tree trunks, bare branches or the ground.
Lakes, large ponds, bogs, and slow streams
Females oviposit eggs one at a time on floating logs and the submerged stems of emergent plants
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