Migrant Hawker vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Migrant Hawker | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna mixta | Anax junius |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 56-64 mm wingspan | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Migrant Hawker
A medium-sized hawker dragonfly that has significantly expanded its range northward in Europe. It flies late into autumn, often the last dragonfly seen each year.
Did You Know?
This species often forms large feeding swarms in the autumn, with dozens of individuals hunting together over fields and along hedgerows.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.