Blue Hawker vs Giant Darner Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Hawker | Giant Darner Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna caerulea | Tetracanthagyna plagiata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 54-64mm | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| 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.
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.