Common Hawker vs Mascarene Spreadwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Hawker | Mascarene Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna juncea | Lestes auripennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm | 3.5-4.5 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Mauritius, Reunion |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Common Hawker
A large, dark brown hawker dragonfly with blue and yellow spots. It favors upland and moorland habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hardiest dragonflies, flying in cool upland conditions where few other species venture.
Mascarene Spreadwing
A rare damselfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It breeds in slow-flowing streams with overhanging vegetation.
Did You Know?
Most of Mauritius's original wetland habitat has been converted to sugar cane fields.