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Aeshna cyanea
A large, inquisitive Hawker usually seen individually. It may fly quite close to investigate observers. The spots on segments S8-10 are joined, unlike other Hawkers. The ante-humeral stripes are broad and strongly coloured The costa is dark and there is an elongated triangular mark on S2. The male is brightly maked on a dark background, usually apple green except for S8-10, which are pale blue. Occasionally, all pale blue marked individuals are seen. The female is brown with bright geen markings.
Breeds in water line vegetation in well-vegetated, small ponds, often in garden ponds. Hunts well away from water and may be found hawking woodland rides well into the evening.
Spotted on Jul 1, 2012
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013
2 Comments
thank you, the images were taken over a period of around four to five hours, but well worth it!
I like your patience.
How long did the whole process take?