Blue Hawker vs Cleopatra Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Hawker | Cleopatra Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna caerulea | Gonepteryx cleopatra |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 54-64mm | Wingspan 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| 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.
Cleopatra Butterfly
A large butterfly with deep orange forewings in males and pale greenish wings in females. Common in Mediterranean areas.
Did You Know?
Males have the deepest orange coloring of any European pierid butterfly, contrasting with their lemon-yellow undersides.