Norfolk Hawker vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Hawker | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaciaeschna isosceles | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 62-67mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| 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.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.