Insects: Native Species
Scientific name: Anax junius
Common name(s): Pinao , Common Green Darner Dragonfly
Status: Indigenouss
Habitat: This dragonfly is found in lower parts streams and wetlands.
Preferred Area of Stream: Thickly vegetated areas in stream bank areas, lower wetland areas near ocean and common in kalo lo‘i.
Range in Hawai‘i: Common on all Hawaiian Islands
Diet: Insects, mosquitoes, and the larvae can eat small fish and shrimp
Predators: Native and introduced fish
Fact: This dragonfly is found all over the world and got to Hawai‘i on its own. Both the larvae and the adult are great hunters and often eat a lot of introduced pests like mosquitoes and flies. This dragonfly is distinguished by its yellow stripe on the leading edge of its forewing. |
