Walker's darner

Freshwater Habitats

Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas

Since walker's darner are predatory, setting up traps with food is not an effective method. Instead, observers need to look for them in their natural habitats where they hunt for prey.

The eggs of walker's darner are often deposited in aquatic environments such as ponds or slow-moving streams, where they hatch into naiads. These naiads can usually be found among underwater vegetation or on muddy substrates where they hunt small aquatic prey. To locate the naiads, one should carefully inspect underwater plants or sift through mud and debris at the bottom of freshwater habitats. Adult walker's darner, having undergone metamorphosis, are typically found near the same bodies of water, but they are strong fliers and can also be seen in nearby meadows or forests, especially in clearings or along the edges where they feed on flying insects.

The best time to find adult walker's darner is typically on sunny days when these creatures are most active, especially during late mornings and early afternoons. For naiads, any time is suitable as long as the habitat is accessible and undisturbed.