Canada Darner Aeshna canadensis Canada Darner Aeshna canadensis


This male Canada Darner was netted, photographed and released near Weed, CA on private property.
The land had grassy, grazed meadows with water running into a pond at about 3100’ elevation.
The darner was found at about 1 pm on September 5, 2011 and was flying around above the grass.


This image shows the appendages


The above photo shows the pale spots on the underside of the abdomen.
This was only the 3rd time a Canada Darner has been found in Siskiyou County, CA,
the other two times were close by, but nearer to Mt. Shasta City.