Dragonfly

Description:

Characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Habitat:

Widespread and locally common. Flies from mid June to October. The Common Hawker is most often seen hawking over breeding areas and along the edges of woodland. This is a bog and moorland species breeding in small acid pools. However wandering adults can be seen far away from breeding sites and there have been records from remote islands off the west and north coasts.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Øyenstikker