One of our largest dragonfly species, Swamp Darners are common throughout North Carolina.

Granville Co., NC 4/29/07.

Granville Co., NC 4/29/07 (same individual).

Granville Co., NC 4/29/07 (same individual).

Dragonflies will bite to defend themselves if you catch them. Most aren't strong enough to inflict much pain, but the huge Swamp Darner can!

Durham Co., NC 6/24/07.