Harlequin Darner(Gomphaeshna furcillata)

Generally uncommon to fairly common but locally abundant in the eastern half of North Carolina, this is one of the smallest darners in the state.

23 photographs

Harlequin Darner (Gomphaeshna furcillata) — MaleHarlequin Darner *(Gomphaeshna furcillata)*Gates Co., NC13 Apr 2007Males have clear wings, gray-brown to green eyes, yellowish to green thorax markings, and both pale green and orangish spots on the abdomenal segments. (See photos below for variation.)

Harlequin Darners (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Gates Co., NC13 Apr 2007Mated pair in wheel formation

Harlequin Darners (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Gates Co., NC13 Apr 2007Note that while Harlequin Darners often rest on tree trunks, they are not always vertical, as noted by the seven individuals in this photograph!

Harlequin Darners (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Gates Co., NC15 Apr 2026

MaleHarlequin Darner (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Gates Co., NC13 Apr 2007

FemaleHarlequin Darner (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Gates Co., NC13 Apr 2007

Harlequin Darner (Gomphaeshna furcillata)Roanoke Island, Dare Co., NC20 Mar 2024Male and female perched on pine tree trunk

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