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Distribution: Europe and Northern Africa Size: Up to 70 mm Diet: Insectivorous IUCN red list status: Endangered The blue hawker is a large dragonfly characterized by green spots on its black body, with males also displaying blue spots along the abdomen. This species is typically found near well-vegetated small lakes and ponds but can also be seen in urban areas and heavily forested regions. Adult males are highly territorial, defending their hunting and breeding areas from rival males. Females lay their eggs at the edges of water bodies, often in rotting wood just outside the water. Larvae usually emerge in July, though some may continue to emerge into September. The larvae have elongated, torpedo-shaped bodies with eyes that are wider than they are long. The larval epiproct has a shallowly concave shape. The primary threat to blue hawkers is habitat loss, and they are classified as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.
