Blue Hawker vs Blue Dasher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Hawker | Blue Dasher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna caerulea | Pachydiplax longipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 54-64mm | 52-58 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Blue Hawker
A small hawker dragonfly with bright blue spots on males and yellow spots on females. It is restricted to high-altitude bogs and moorlands in northern latitudes. It tolerates very cold conditions.
Did You Know?
It breeds in some of the coldest and most inhospitable habitats of any European dragonfly, flying in near-freezing conditions.
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.