Norfolk Hawker vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Hawker | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaciaeschna isosceles | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 62-67mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.