American Rubyspot vs Brown Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Rubyspot | Brown Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina americana | Aeshna grandis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 70-77 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Rubyspot
A graceful damselfly with brilliant ruby-red patches at the base of the wings in males. Its metallic red-bronze body gleams in sunlight along stream banks.
Did You Know?
Males aggressively defend stream territories, clashing with rivals by displaying their ruby wing patches.
Brown Hawker
A large dragonfly entirely brown with amber-tinted wings, unique among European hawkers. Its warm brown coloring makes it unmistakable in flight.
Did You Know?
It is the only large European dragonfly that is entirely brown with bronze-tinted wings.