Eastern evening darner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eastern evening darner
Female
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The Eastern evening darner (scientific name: Telephlebia godeffroyi) is a fascinating type of dragonfly. It belongs to a group of dragonflies called the Telephlebiidae family. This dragonfly is known for its beautiful dark brown color and its habit of flying around mainly in the evening.

What is a Dragonfly?

Dragonflies are amazing insects with long bodies and two pairs of strong, see-through wings. They are expert flyers and can hover, fly backward, and even change direction very quickly. Dragonflies are also skilled hunters. They catch other insects, like mosquitoes and flies, while flying through the air.

Meet the Eastern Evening Darner

The Eastern evening darner is a medium to large-sized dragonfly. Its body is mostly a dark chestnut brown color. If you look closely at its wings, you'll see dark markings along the front edges. These markings help to identify this specific type of dragonfly.

Where Does the Eastern Evening Darner Live?

This special dragonfly is only found in one part of the world. It is endemic to eastern New South Wales, Australia. This means it naturally lives nowhere else on Earth! You can usually find these dragonflies near water. They like to live along the edges of streams and around waterfalls.

When Does it Fly?

Unlike many other dragonflies that fly during the day, the Eastern evening darner is most active at dusk. Dusk is the time just after sunset, when the sky starts to get dark. This is why it's called the "evening darner." It's a great time to spot them if you are in their habitat.

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  Female wings

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  Male wings