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Cyrano darner

Cyrano darner

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

A species of Nasiaeschna

The species is on the Red List of the IUCN as not endangered, year of assessment 2007, the trend of the population is stable according to the IUCN.

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Attributes of Cyrano darner
Colors
Brown
Green
Habitat
forest; wetland
Adult Food Sources
Flies, mosquitoes, moths, butterflies, other flying insects
Larva Food Source
Small aquatic insects, aquatic larvae, tadpoles, small fish, zooplankton
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Cyrano darner typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Cyrano darner
It is found in North America.
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Distribution Area of Cyrano darner
Canada, United States
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Life Cycle of Cyrano darner
Egg The deposited eggs of cyrano darner are often laid on vegetation near water. Initially, eggs are minute and hard to see. Over time, they increase in size slightly and change in color preparing for hatch.
Naiad Naiads of cyrano darner are aquatic and predatory, with a variable size increase throughout several molts. They develop wing sheaths and exhibit changes in coloration as they grow. Functional mouthparts and legs are used for hunting.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, adult cyrano darner exhibit wings and a slender abdomen. Their size is significantly larger, and coloration is vivid with mature sexual organs. They become aerial, leaving the water to feed and mate.
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Adult Size of Cyrano darner
4.5 cm
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Interesting Facts About Cyrano darner
Adult cyrano darner can consume prey nearly as large as themselves, showcasing remarkable predation skills.
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Scientific Classification of Cyrano darner
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Darners
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Youth Habitat of Cyrano darner
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Cyrano darner
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats
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How Can You Attract Cyrano darner
Using any form of bait or trap is typically not effective for cyrano darner as they are predatory creatures feeding on live prey such as small insects, which are difficult to mimic with static traps.
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Habitat Preferences of Cyrano darner Through Different Life Stages
Cyrano darner naiads are aquatic, found in still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, marshes, or slow streams with submerged vegetation. To find naiads, carefully sift through submerged plants and detritus. Adults prefer dense vegetation and can often be spotted near the water sources where they emerged, but they are strong fliers and may also be found in fields or gardens capturing prey. Look for adult cyrano darner perched on shrubs or patrolling the water's edge in the late afternoon for a higher sighting chance.
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How and Where Can You Find Cyrano darner at Different Life Stages
Egg Cyrano darner eggs are usually laid in water or on aquatic plants. To find them, search around the edges of ponds, slow-moving streams, or wetlands, and carefully inspect the stems of plants just above or below the waterline.
Naiad Cyrano darner naiads are aquatic and can be found in the same bodies of water as the eggs. Look for them by gently sifting through pond debris or by examining submerged rocks and vegetation.
Juvenile cyrano darner, after their final molt and before they gain full coloration, may be found perching on vegetation near water bodies as they mature. They can be spotted by looking for smaller dragonflies with less vibrant coloration.
Adult As cyrano darner transition from naiads to adults, they become emergent. During this stage, they can be found near the edges of water bodies on reeds or other plants where they climb up to molt. Spotting them involves searching the water's edge, especially during dawn or dusk.
Adult cyrano darner can be found flying over the water or perched on vegetation in areas with plentiful prey. To locate adult cyrano darner, visit open fields or edges of water bodies on sunny days and look for larger dragonflies actively hunting or resting in sunny spots.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Diets
Mosquitoes, Flies, Moths, Butterflies
Cyrano darner primarily hunts during the dusk when its prey are most active. Utilizing their adept flying skills and their large, multifaceted eyes, cyrano darner is able to snatch prey mid-air. The naiads, are aquatic and also predatory, feasting on aquatic insects and sometimes small fish. Predation serves to control pest populations and sustains cyrano darner's own life cycle.
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