Comet darnerThe comet darner is a common species of dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae.DescriptionThe comet darner is a large dragonfly and has a green thorax and bright red abdomen. Females have a brownish abdomen patterned with blue spots.Distribution and habitatComet darners are found in shallow lakes and ponds which tend to have extensive beds and grasses and lack fish. They are found along the eastern United States from Missouri, Michigan, New England and some even further north.Conservation statusIts conservation status is of "least concern" according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.