Description
A small Hawker with paired spots along the abdomen.
Male: dark with blue spots and yellow flecks.
Female: brown with yellow spots.
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A small Hawker with paired spots along the abdomen.
Male: dark with blue spots and yellow flecks.
Female: brown with yellow spots.
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Latin Name | Aeshna mixta |
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Habitat | Breeds in standing water but may be found well away from water along hedgerows or woodland edges. Frequently resting low in vegetation. Likes to hawk for insects along sheltered woods and hedgerows. |
Status & Distribution | Widespread across much of England and Wales, apart from the far north of England, although its range is increasing. First recorded in Scotland in 2003, the Migrant Hawker has since colonised multiple new sites. The species has increased its range dramatically northwards in recent decades. |
Similar Species | Can be confused with other Hawkers. Can be distinguished by:
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Species Group | Dragonflies |
Identification Notes |
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Larval Information | Hawkers have a long streamlined body-shape. Smallest Hawker:30-38mm Mask long and thin (length more than 3x the width).
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