Newly emerged (teneral) Canada Darner on birch tree by the brook where its nymph probably came from.

A teneral (just emerged) Canada darner (Aeshna canadensis). 6’ (~3m) up on birch by fast flowing brook. Nymph probably from brook but couldn’t find excuviae. Common S. Canada/N. US. July 2024 NE US.
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