Cretan Hawker vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Hawker | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boyeria cretensis | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Crete, Greece | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.