Flame Skimmer vs Cretan Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Skimmer | Cretan Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula saturata | Boyeria cretensis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 65-72 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Crete, Greece |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Flame Skimmer
A brilliantly red-orange dragonfly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males are unmistakable with their entirely flame-colored body and wings.
Did You Know?
Flame skimmers are frequently attracted to swimming pools and hot tubs, which they mistake for warm natural springs ideal for breeding.
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.