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Fawn Darner Boyeria Vinosa ILLINOIS RANGE

fawn darner Boyeria vinosa Kingdom: Animalia FEATURES Phylum: Arthropoda The male and female of this species are similar in Class: Insecta coloration, but the female's eyes are dark brown Order: Odonata while the male's eyes are dark brown with blue or blue-green shading. The thorax is brown with two, Family: Aeshnidae yellow or white spots on each side. The abdomen is ILLINOIS STATUS brown with small yellow markings. The wings are brown. The female's abdomen is thicker than that of common, native the male. The total body length is about two and one-third to two and three-fourths inches. BEHAVIORS Fawn darners fly in clearings and over water to feed. They fly close to the water and may be active from dawn to sunset. They rest in shaded areas on vegetation, structures or rock formations. Eggs are placed in wet wood in or at the surface of the water body. Adults can be found from June through October. Adults catch insects in flight and may eat their prey in flight. Nymphs eat insects and a variety of other small animals. ILLINOIS RANGE © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2021. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. male © Mary Kay Rubey © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2021. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Aquatic Habitats bottomland forests; rivers and streams; lakes, ponds and reservoirs Woodland Habitats bottomland forests Prairie and Edge Habitats none © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2021. Biodiversity of Illinois. Unless otherwise noted, photos and images © Illinois Department of Natural Resources..

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