Where to See
| Latin Name | Aeshna cyanea |
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| 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.
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| Status & Distribution | Very common in southern and central England and Wales, more local elsewhere (vagrant only to Ireland). |
| 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 Group | Dragonflies |
| Identification Notes |
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| Larval Information | Hawkers have a long streamlined body-shape. 38-48mm Thin mask (more that 3.5x long than wide). |