Blue Dasher vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Dasher | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachydiplax longipennis | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 52-58 mm wingspan | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Blue Dasher
A medium-sized dragonfly with a powdery blue abdomen and metallic green eyes in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Blue dashers adopt a distinctive obelisk posture in hot weather, pointing their abdomen straight up at the sun to minimize heat absorption.
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.