Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Hexapoda Suborder Anisoptera Scientific name Anax strenuus Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Odonata Family Aeshnidae Higher classification Anax | |
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Similar Dragonfly, Odonate, Anax, Insect, Aeshnidae | ||
Giant hawaiian darner larvae
The giant Hawaiian darner or naw, also known as the giant Hawaiian dragonfly or pinao (Anax strenuus), is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. It is one of two species of dragonfly 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 152 mm.
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