Large Hawker with paired spots down the abdomen.
Male: black with blue spots the abdomen and thin yellow ante-humeral stripes on the thorax.
Female: brown with yellow, blue or green spots on the abdomen and very small/absent ante-humeral stripes.
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| Species Group | Dragonflies |
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| Scientific Name | Aeshna juncea |
| Status & Distribution | Common in western England, Wales and Scotland. This species has declined in England since 1995. |
| Habitat | In moorland habitats with acidic pools. Sometimes seen hunting woodland rides at dusk. |
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| Adult Identification |
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| Larval Information | Hawkers have a long streamlined body-shape. 40-51mm. Broad mask. No abdominal lateral spines on segment 6. No banding on body or legs. |
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| Similar Species | Similar in appearance to other Hawkers but only shares its moorland habitat with Azure Hawker. The Common Hawker is larger, has yellow markings and yellow costa (leading wing vein) instead of brown. |
