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Southern Hawker Dragonflies

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Quick Facts

Scientific name:  Aeshna cyanea

Size:  Wingspan approx 95mm.  Body length around 75mm

Distribution:  Found mainly in England and Wales, scarce in Scotland and N. Ireland.

Months seen:  June to October

Habitat:  Ponds and lakes

Food:  Flying invertebrates

Special features:  Male southern hawkers have green markings with some blue markings on the last three segments of the abdomen.  The females have all green markings.  Juveniles have very pale markings which appear almost yellowish.


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