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Giant Hawaiian Darner

Anax strenuus

Endangered

About

The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.

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Did You Know?

Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.