Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis
 A large, robust dragonfly. Both sexes are a rich brown, and have a distinctive golden suffusion to the wings, which is often the most striking character of flying individuals.
The male has two small blue spots on segment 2, and blue spots along the sides of the abdomen. Both sexes have yellow thorax stripes, very bright yellow in males, duller in females.
Status of Brown Hawker in Leicestershire & Rutland
Number of occupied 2km grid squares in Leicestershire & Rutland, up to the end of 2004: 253/720
The Brown Hawker is the most common and widespread of the Antisoptera (dragonflies) in Leicestershire & Rutland.
Historic data shows that this has been the case since record collation began in Leicestershire and Rutland. |
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Distribution Map
Brown Hawker 2004 |
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Brown Hawker Habitat
Breeding in a wide range of habitats ranging from still waters to slow flowing rivers, Brown Hawker is common and widespread. Frequently encountered in urban areas.
Flight period of Brown Hawker
Brown Hawker Photo Gallery
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