Cretan Hawker vs Neon Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Hawker | Neon Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boyeria cretensis | Libellula croceipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body | 48-55 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Crete, Greece | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.