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Shadow Darner
Aeshna umbrosa
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About
The shadow darner (Aeshna umbrosa) is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. It is found in almost all of Canada and most states in the United States.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 21, 2026Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Jay NelsonView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 17, 2026Central Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: david zhenView observation from Oct 17, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 6, 2026George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 5191 Robertson Rd, Delta, BC V4K 0A4, CanadaObserver: Terry CarrView observation from Oct 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 23, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Jefferson AshbyView observation from Sep 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 10, 2026Surrey, BC V3W 2R9, CanadaObserver: lichentiousView observation from Sep 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 8, 2026Brunswick Point, Delta, BC V4K 3N2, CanadaObserver: Terry CarrView observation from Sep 8, 2026 on iNaturalist