Giant Hawaiian Darner
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The Giant Hawaiian Darner, also known as the Giant Hawaiian Dragonfly or Pinao (Anax strenuus), is a species of dragonfly
in the family Aeshnidae
. It is one of two species of dragonfly that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
. It is particularly common at higher elevations.
This species is one of the largest of all modern dragonflies, reaching a wingspan of 152 mm.
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
in the family Aeshnidae
Aeshnidae
The hawkers include the largest dragonflies found in North America and Europe, and are among the largest of the dragonflies on the planet...
. It is one of two species of dragonfly that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major islands, several atolls, numerous smaller islets, and undersea seamounts in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some 1,500 miles from the island of Hawaii in the south to northernmost Kure Atoll...
. It is particularly common at higher elevations.
This species is one of the largest of all modern dragonflies, reaching a wingspan of 152 mm.