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Brun Mosaikguldsmed
(Aeshna grandis)
Linnaeus (1758)
Mosaikguldsmede (Aeshnidae)
BRHA
24804
Brown Hawker (gb)
Brun Mosaikslända (se)
Synonyms: Amber-winged Hawker (gb)
Measurements:
To 70-79mm
Ab 49-60mm
Hw 41-49mm
Flight period:
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Identification:
Large and overall brown makes is unique in Denmark.
The male has a blue spot in the brown eye combined with blue markings on top of S2, distally, and on lower half of S3.
The female's thick abdomen centrally and the sharply-marked green spots on the side of thorax plus the green mark on the side of S2 distinguish it from a female Green-eyed Hawker (Kile-plet Mosaikguldsmed). The latter also flies earlier in the year.
The male has a blue spot in the brown eye combined with blue markings on top of S2, distally, and on lower half of S3.
The female's thick abdomen centrally and the sharply-marked green spots on the side of thorax plus the green mark on the side of S2 distinguish it from a female Green-eyed Hawker (Kile-plet Mosaikguldsmed). The latter also flies earlier in the year.
Life stages:
Distribution:
Most of Europe; absent Balkan and most of Mediterranean region except the Pyrenees and S France. Also absent Scotland and extreme N Scandinavian peninsula. Also present patchily Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia east to C Siberia. In Denmark present in all regions.
Habitat:
Behavior:
Status:
LC in Denmark. VU in Europe. LC globally. Apparently decreasing in S Europe due to habitat loss, but still stable and common in Denmark and based on the latest two Atlas projects even increasing in numbers. Also stable in Sweden.
Comment:
Seen in Iceland, but a ship assist can't be ruled out.
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565
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2021-08-05 Møllekrog (Esrum sø), Denmark Imago ♀ This individual behaved strangely. There was just this one dragonfly present, and a good distance away over the water. Then as I spotted it with the binoculars it came straight toward me, circled a few times, and landed directly on my cheek! And then on my t-shirt, before it perched where I got these photos. Why it would do this, I have no idea. Of course I would like to think it could sense my positive and loving energy radiating toward all living things, coming to me to seek shelter and comfort in the brutal jungle world - this, well-supported by the fact that most of the left front wing has been cut, or chewed, off! |
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566
(3 photos)
2021-08-05 Møllekrog (Esrum sø), Denmark Imago ♂ |
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1719
(1 photos)
2023-07-08 Rold Skov (midtjylland), Denmark Imago ♀ Bogs near Skørping. Egg-laying. |
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2022
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2023-07-27 Ny Sebberup Skov (Hedensted), Denmark Imago ♂ Hiding in long dry grass as is their habits in favor of. |
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2282
(4 photos)
2023-08-27 Grib Skov (nordsjælland), Denmark Imago ♂ Sandskredsøen. 4 different animals today patrolling the north end of the lake. |
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2287
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2023-08-27 Grib Skov (nordsjælland), Denmark Imago ♂ Sandskredsøen. Often they prefer to sit low in the vegetation, but this corner is probably perfect for blending in. Also see 2362 for another use of the same perch. |