The Springtime Darner is easily recognizable by its size and flight season. At a size of 1.9 to 2.6 it is smaller than most other species of darners. Other species that are similar in size have a later flight season, with the Springtime Darner typically flying from mid May until the first week of July
Low flyer, males patrol streams, rivers and lake shores, often hunting into dark. Can also be found hunting woodland clearings. They will often prey on damselflies and dragonflies that are smaller than they are.
Wooded streams and rivers with moderate current, as well as some clear lakes and ponds
Females lay eggs in submerged vegetation and dead leaves, often alternating back and forth in a zigzag pattern creating two lines of eggs
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