Common Green Darner vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Darner | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax junius | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 68-80 mm wingspan | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.