It’s one of the largest of its kind, has huge eyes, a life span of one month and a long slender blue abdomen that earned it the name “darner” as it resembles that of a darner needle.
It’s also Washington state’s insect.
The Green Darner Dragonfly can be seen most in the Emerald City (and beyond!) starting in the Spring. That's now!
Source: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
So keep your eyes peeled for the Green Darner as you enjoy this beautiful weather – and when you see one, say “Hello little green darner dragonfly. Thanks for being our state’s insect!”