Brachytron pratense (Hairy Hawker/Hairy Dragonfly)
![Seen in the UK](/res/flag_UK_32.png)
Named after its hairy thorax; the earliest emerging mosaic hawker in my neck of the woods (May/June), which can help distinguish it from other lookalikes. Rarely seen settled, I know other Odonata fans that are still waiting, so I count myself very fortunate to have been able to snag some of these shots.
[The flight season of B. pratense is early compared to other Hawkers but for general help distinguishing these species, see my comparison chart.]
Id Notes
- Oval-shaped pairs of dots down the abdominal segments except …
- … single central coloured dot on S1
- Long, narrow, brown pterostigma
- Yellow costa
- Very long anal appendages
- ♂ pale blue abdominal markings
- ♀ pale green abdominal markings
ovipositing |
![J18_0287 Brachytron pratense ovip](/photos/Anisoptera/Brachytron pratense/thumbs/J18_0287 Brachytron pratense ovip.JPG) |
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