Southern Hawker vs Giant Darner Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Hawker | Giant Darner Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna cyanea | Tetracanthagyna plagiata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 70-76 mm wingspan | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Hawker
A large, inquisitive dragonfly with apple-green and blue markings on a dark body. It is known for its curiosity and often approaches and hovers near humans.
Did You Know?
Southern hawkers are among the most curious dragonflies and will frequently investigate humans, hovering at eye level as if studying them.
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.