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Migrant Hawker

Aeshna mixta

Photo by Brinschk
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Field Notes

Description:

The Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) is one of the smaller species of hawker dragonflies. It can be found away from water but for breeding it prefers still or slow-flowing water and can tolerate brackish sites. The flight period is from July to the end of October. A. mixta occurs in North Africa, southern and central Europe to the Baltic region.

Habitat:

The "Rieselfelder" near Münster, Germany

Species ID Suggestions

Aeshna mixta

Comments (1)

Oh, I guess you're right, taka.ita. Thank you.. They all look very similar to me..;)
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2011

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