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Regal darner (Coryphaeschna ingens)

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description Regal darner (Coryphaeschna ingens) Overview

Coryphaeschna ingens, known as the Regal darner, is a large dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae found in the southeastern United States, with populations concentrated in Florida and along the Gulf Coast. It is among the larger North American darners and displays a brownish body with greenish markings on the thorax. The species is associated with swampy habitats, forested wetlands, and ponds with dense emergent vegetation. Its range extends beyond the United States into the Caribbean and parts of Mexico and Central America.

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Where is the Regal darner dragonfly typically found?

The Regal darner is found in the southeastern United States. Its populations are heavily concentrated in Florida and along the Gulf Coast.

How large is the Regal darner compared to other North American dragonflies?

The Regal darner is among the larger dragonflies native to North America. It belongs to the Aeshnidae family, which are characteristically known as the larger darners.

What does the Coryphaeschna ingens dragonfly look like?

The insect displays a long brownish body with distinct green markings on its thorax. Unlike many other large dragonflies, its abdomen lacks solid blue or bright coloration.

What type of habitat does the Regal darner prefer?

They typically breed in marshy habitats, woodland ponds, and lakes. These environments provide the necessary shallow, fishless waters for their aquatic nymphs to develop safely.

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