Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Common Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Common Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Aeshna juncea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 65-80 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Portugal | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.
Common Hawker
A large, dark brown hawker dragonfly with blue and yellow spots. It favors upland and moorland habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hardiest dragonflies, flying in cool upland conditions where few other species venture.