Southern Hawker - by Kurt Peeters

Southern Hawker On a nice afternoon this hawker (Aeshna cyanea) came by regularly, this photo was made duriing its flight (I do not know its English name). Aeshna cyanea,Insects,Southern Hawker,hawker,insects,southern hawker — Southern Hawker

On a nice afternoon this hawker (Aeshna cyanea) came by regularly, this photo was made duriing its flight (I do not know its English name).

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Kurt Peeters Posted one year ago

On a nice afternoon this hawker (Aeshna cyanea) came by regularly, this photo was made duriing its flight.

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fchristant Posted one year ago

Very interesting composition and perspective!

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◄ The Southern Hawker

Similar species: Dragonflies and damselflies

The Southern Hawker or Blue Darner is a 70 millimetres long species of hawker dragonfly.

It is large, with a long body. It has green markings on the black bodies, and the male also has blue spots on the abdomen.

The Southern Hawker breeds in still or slow-flowing water, but will wander widely, and is often seen in gardens and open woodland. This is an inquisitive species and will approach people.

The adult eats various insects, caught on the wing. The nymphs feed.. more

Specie identified by Kurt Peeters

◄ About this photo

Uploaded on December 18, 2011. captured on October 16, 2011 in Veluwezoom National Park, Herikhuizerweg, 6881 Velp, The Netherlands.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II ▶
f/13.0
1/400s
ISO800
100mm