The Dragonhunter is North America's largest dragonfly in the clubtail family, with a robust build and vivid yellow-and-black striping. True to its name, it specializes in hunting and eating other large dragonflies and sizable insects. It is a powerful, fast flier found along forested rivers and streams where it patrols long linear territories.
Habitat
Clear, fast rivers and streams in forested areas
Diet
Adults: large dragonflies, butterflies, and other sizable insects. Nymphs: aquatic invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
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