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Places to Visit
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in Stanley Park

Ecosystem Guides:
Freshwater Marsh Beaver Lake


Stanley Park
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with Park Features,
Trails, and Destinations
Beaver Lake

 
Paddle-tailed Darner
 
Paddle-tailed Darner
The Paddle-tailed Darner like other dragonfly species is an efficient predator of other flying insects.

It is a territorial animal and patrols a temporary feeding territory. The dragonfly uses its large sensitive eyes to locate potential prey and tresspassing dragonflies.


 
 
 
Field Guide Entry:
Paddle-tailed Darner
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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