Thursday, June 4, 2015

Green Darner

Green Darner
Watercolor, Pen and Ink on Arches 140lb. Hot Press
Matted in a 5x7'' Ivory Matt
$45

Anax junius

Also known as a “Common Green Darner,” this dragonfly is characterized by a green thorax and blue body.  With a wingspan of three inches (8 cm), the Green Darner is one of the larger dragonfly species.  The Green Darner was so named because of its resemblance to a darning needle.  It is one of the most common species of dragonfly found in North America.

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