Common Whitetail vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Whitetail | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plathemis lydia | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 60-68 mm wingspan | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Whitetail
A stocky dragonfly where mature males sport a chalky white abdomen and dark wing bands. It is one of the most frequently observed dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Male common whitetails are extremely aggressive and will attack and chase away dragonflies much larger than themselves from their territories.
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.