Giant Hawaiian darner

The giant Hawaiian darner or naw, 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.[1] It is particularly common at higher elevations.[2]

"Pinao" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Pijao people.

Giant Hawaiian darner
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Hexapoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Suborder:
Anisoptera
Family:
Aeshnidae
Genus:
Anax
Species:
A. strenuus
Binomial name
Anax strenuus
Hagen, 1867

This species is one of the largest of all modern dragonflies, reaching a wingspan of 152 mm.

References
  1. Howarth, Francis G.; Mull, William P. (1992). Hawaiian insects and their kin. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-1469-4.
  2. "Anax strenuus". Bernice P. Bishop Museum. Retrieved 9 August 2011.


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