Blue Hawker vs Forest Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Hawker | Forest Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna caerulea | Calopteryx syriaca |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 54-64mm | 44-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
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.
Forest Demoiselle
A Near Eastern demoiselle found along streams in the Levant region. Males have dark wings with blue-green metallic body coloring.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a small number of streams in the Levant, making it one of the rarest Calopteryx species.