Blue Hawker vs Ghost Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Hawker | Ghost Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna caerulea | Anax longipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 54-64mm | 73-80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North 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.
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.