Northern Emerald Dragonfly vs Blue Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Emerald Dragonfly | Blue Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora arctica | Aeshna caerulea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Corduliidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm body length | 54-64mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Northern Emerald Dragonfly
A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.
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.