Painted Skimmer vs Blue Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Skimmer | Blue Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula semifasciata | Aeshna caerulea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-47 mm | 54-64mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.
Blue Hawker
A small hawker dragonfly with bright blue spots on males and yellow spots on females. It is restricted to high-altitude bogs and moorlands in northern latitudes. It tolerates very cold conditions.
Did You Know?
It breeds in some of the coldest and most inhospitable habitats of any European dragonfly, flying in near-freezing conditions.