Migrant Hawker
Odonata of Brandon Marsh

References: S. Brooks and R.Lewington (revised edition) Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland.

Odonata list taken from the Annual Reports.


Migrant Hawker - Aeshna Cyanea


Male


Abdomen:
 43-49 mm
 
Hind wings:
37-40 mm
 
Flight Period:
 Mid July to Mid November
 
Description:
Males (above) are predominantly blue; females appear brown and dull yellowy green. The immature Migrant Hawker has grey to pale lilac markings. The yellow triangle at the base of the abdomen in both sexes distinguishes the Migrant from Common Hawker.
 
Areas:
Central Marsh.