description Aeshna serrata Overview
Aeshna serrata, the Baltic hawker, is a dragonfly species in the family Aeshnidae. It was described by the German entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1856. The species is distributed across northeastern Europe and western Asia, where it inhabits reed-fringed lakes and marshes. Its range centers on the Baltic region and surrounding temperate wetlands.
Like other members of its genus, the Baltic hawker is a large, strong-flying insect.
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Where can I find the Aeshna serrata dragonfly in the wild?
The Baltic hawker is primarily found in northeastern Europe and western Asia. You will typically spot them flying around reed-fringed lakes and slow-moving waters where they hunt and breed.
Who officially described and named the Aeshna serrata species?
The Baltic hawker was officially described by the entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1856. Hagen was a prominent figure in odonatology, well-known for his extensive work classifying dragonflies and damselflies.
What kind of habitat does the Baltic hawker prefer?
This dragonfly strictly prefers habitats featuring dense reed beds surrounding standing or slow-flowing fresh water. These reed-fringed waters are absolutely crucial for the nymphs to develop safely and provide cover for the adults.
What does the Baltic hawker look like?
Like other mosaic darners in the Aeshna genus, it features a brown body with blue or yellow spots along the abdomen. It is a relatively large dragonfly, built for continuous, powerful flight over its wetland habitats.
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