Description
A large, inquisitive Hawker usually seen individually.
Male: dark with blue and green markings.
Female: brown with green markings.
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Where to See
| Species Group | Dragonflies |
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| Scientific Name | Aeshna cyanea |
| 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. |
| 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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| Adult Identification |
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| Larval Information | Hawkers have a long streamlined body-shape. 38-48mm Thin mask (more that 3.5x long than wide). |
| 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. |