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The petaltail dragonfly, *Petalura pulcherrima*, is a rare species native to Australia’s swamps. Distinguished by its exceptionally wide, petal-like extensions on its abdomen, this dragonfly is one of the largest in the Petaluridae family. It's notable for its unique morphology and limited distribut...
The Australian petaltail, *Petalura gigantea*, is a large dragonfly species found in swampy areas of eastern Australia. It’s notable for its unique larval stage, which burrows into streambanks, a rarely observed adaptation among dragonflies. This unusual insect is primarily studied by entomologists...
The Swamp darner (*Epiaeschna heros*) is a sizable dragonfly found primarily in eastern North American swamps and wetlands. It’s notable for being one of the continent's largest dragonflies by size and mass. This species is particularly useful for researchers studying aquatic insect populations and...
The Regal darner (*Coryphaeschna ingens*) is a large dragonfly species located in the southeastern United States, notable for its striking size and bright green coloration.
The Taper-tailed darner (*Gomphaeschna antilope*) is a spring-emerging dragonfly found in eastern North America, distinguished by its unusually long, slender abdomen.
