Budwing Mantis vs Migrant Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Budwing Mantis | Migrant Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasphendale affinis | Aeshna mixta |
| Order | Mantodea | Odonata |
| Family | Mantidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 56-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Budwing Mantis
A sturdy, aggressive mantis from East Africa named for the bud-like wing stubs of the females, who are mostly flightless. Males are slender with full wings.
Did You Know?
Budwing mantises are among the most aggressive mantis species and have been observed attacking prey larger than themselves, including small lizards.
Migrant Hawker
A medium-sized hawker dragonfly that has significantly expanded its range northward in Europe. It flies late into autumn, often the last dragonfly seen each year.
Did You Know?
This species often forms large feeding swarms in the autumn, with dozens of individuals hunting together over fields and along hedgerows.