Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)

Common across the northern US and southern Canada. Thanks to Dennis Paulson for ID assistance!
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta) Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary, Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008

Habitat was edge of swampy area near woods and marsh. It perched low in grass fairly early in the morning.

Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta) Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary, Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta) Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary, Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008
Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta) Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta)
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary, Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008

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