Brown Hawker vs Corsican Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Hawker | Corsican Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna grandis | Papilio hospiton |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 70-77 mm | 68-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Brown Hawker
A large dragonfly entirely brown with amber-tinted wings, unique among European hawkers. Its warm brown coloring makes it unmistakable in flight.
Did You Know?
It is the only large European dragonfly that is entirely brown with bronze-tinted wings.
Corsican Swallowtail
A large swallowtail endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia with heavily patterned black and yellow wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common swallowtail where their ranges overlap, producing fertile hybrid offspring.