Southern Migrant Hawker

Can often be found hawking along damp reedy ditches. Breeds in standing water in its normal, Mediterranean habitat.

This rare migrant appears to be becoming more frequent in the UK, and is a potential colonist. After a single confirmed record during the twentieth century, four individuals were observed in southern England during 2006. During 2010 many individuals were then seen in south Essex and north Kent, with oviposition being noted at two sites.

Similar in appearance to other colourful Hawker species.

Look for:

• Triangle marking on segment 2.
• Small antehumeral markings on the thorax.

• Length: 60mm
• Paired dots down the abdomen.
• Triangle marking on segment 2.
• Small antehumeral markings on the thorax.
• Male: Blue eyes, green/blue thorax, and a blue and black abdomen.
• Female: Brown eyes, yellow body with brown and black markings.