Norfolk Hawker vs Lesser Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Hawker | Lesser Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaciaeschna isosceles | Anax parthenope |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 62-67mm | 62-75 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, Central Europe, Western 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.
Lesser Emperor
A large dragonfly with a brownish thorax and distinctive blue saddle at the base of its abdomen. It is a strong migrant expanding northward through Europe.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs while flying in tandem with the male over open water.