Where to See Southern Hawker

Latin NameAeshna cyanea
Habitat

Prefers non acidic waters. Breeds in water line vegetation in well-vegetated, small ponds, often in garden ponds. Hunts well away from water and may be found hawking woodland rides well into the evening.

 

Status & Distribution

The species has become increasingly common in recent decades across most of England and Wales, apart from the far north of England. In Scotland it has spread northwards since 1988 and now has a localised distribution.

Similar Species

Similar in appearance to other Hawkers. Can be distinguish by its colouration and its broad, strongly coloured ante-humeral stripes on the back of the thorax.

Species GroupDragonflies
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