Common Green Darner
Anax junius
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Marion, Arkansas
Paron, Arkansas
Fort Collins, Colorado
Seymour, Connecticut
Parsons, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Dripping Springs, Texas
Grapevine, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spring, Texas
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Once in a while, usually in the early morning, I happen to spook one up from the weeds where it may have been feeding or just resting. Photo opportunities are rare, for me so far anyway, but I was able to get a few when I watched a large adult male land about 100 feet away and was able to sneak up on him. I got close enough to touch him (after I took several photos) and noticed he was missing part of his left front leg.
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