Family overview
Largest dragonflies. Eyes meet broadly on top of head. Long abdomen. Strong, fast flyers.
Common green darner is one of the few migratory dragonflies in North America.
At a glance
Family facts.
Distribution
Worldwide
Habitat
Aquatic · Semi-aquatic
Approx. species
460
Notable members
Common green darner (Anax junius), blue-eyed darner, swamp darner