Giant Hawaiian darner
Appearance
- This article is about an insect. For the Pinao people, see Pijao.
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Species: | A. strenuus
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Anax strenuus Hagen, 1867
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The Giant Hawaiian Darner, also known as the Giant Hawaiian Dragonfly or Pinao (Anax strenuus), is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It is particularly common at higher elevations.
This species is one of the largest of all modern dragonflies, reaching a wingspan of 7.5 in (19 cm).[citation needed]
External links
- Anax strenuus at the Bishop Museum