description Aeshna interrupta Overview
Aeshna interrupta, widely recognized as the variable darner, is a large dragonfly species within the Aeshnidae family, first described by Edmund M. Walker in 1908. It is native to North America, with a range extending across Canada and the northern United States. The species earns its name from the highly variable shape and thickness of its lateral thoracic stripes, which complicate field identification.
These dragonflies typically patrol marshes and ponds during their flight season, which spans late summer into early fall.
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What is Aeshna interrupta commonly called?
Aeshna interrupta is commonly known as the variable darner. It is a large dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae.
Who described Aeshna interrupta?
The species was first described by Edmund M. Walker in 1908. That original scientific description established its name and place in dragonfly classification.
Where does the variable darner live?
Aeshna interrupta is native to North America, with a range extending across Canada and the northern United States. Its distribution reflects its adaptation to northern temperate habitats.
Is Aeshna interrupta a dragonfly or a damselfly?
It is a dragonfly. More specifically, it belongs to Aeshnidae, the family commonly called the darners.
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