Where to See
| Species Group | Dragonflies |
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| Scientific Name | Aeshna grandis |
| Status & Distribution | Generally common in England apart from in the far north and south-west; widespread in west Wales. Currently absent from Scotland apart from occasional sightings. Brown Hawker has significantly increased its range in across Britain in recent years. |
| Habitat | Breeds in standing or slow-flowing water laying its eggs in floating or emergent vegetation or timber. Hunts well away from water and may be found hawking woodland rides well into the evening. |
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| Adult Identification |
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| Larval Information | Hawkers have a long streamlined body-shape. 40-46mm. Banded legs. Stripes on the head and thorax. Broad labial mask. Abdominal lateral spines on segment 6. |
| Similar Species | Brown wings make this species distinct. |