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Great Pondhawk

Erythemis vesiculosa

The Great Pondhawk is a bright green dragonfly that loves to fly around ponds and lakes. It has big, beautiful wings and is a great hunter of other insects!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Great Pondhawk has a robust body, often bright green or blue in males, while females are typically reddish-brown. Its transparent wings have dark veins and a small, distinct dark spot (pterostigma) near the tip, helping it stand out from smaller damselflies and damselflies.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOdonataFamilyLibellulidaeGenusErythemis
Great Pondhawk
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Great Pondhawk

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient dragonflies were giant, with wingspans as big as a hawk's!

Before they fly, they live for months underwater as fierce, masked hunters!

Great Pondhawks eat thousands of pesky mosquitoes every single day!

Some Great Pondhawks fly across oceans, migrating thousands of kilometers!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Sight

Great Pondhawk has huge compound eyes that provide almost 360-degree vision, helping them spot prey and avoid danger.

Ability

Aerial Acrobatics

Great Pondhawk can quickly change direction, hover, and even fly backward, because of four independently moving wings.

Ability

Hunter's Mask

Great Pondhawk nymphs have a hinged lower jaw that extends out to grab prey, helping them hunt underwater.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
60-90 mm
Size
40-55 mm
Lifespan
200-700 days
Flight Speed
30 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

This speedy hunter eats many kinds of flying insects!

Age differences: Nymphs hunt aquatic insects, tadpoles, and small fish underwater using their hinged jaw.

Primary Foods

  • Mosquitoes
  • Flies
  • Gnats
  • Moths
  • Smaller dragonflies

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Dragonflies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Pondhawk's wingspan?

60-90 mm

How big is Great Pondhawk?

40-55 mm

How long does Great Pondhawk live?

200-700 days

How fast can Great Pondhawk fly?

30 km/h

What does Great Pondhawk eat?

This speedy hunter eats many kinds of flying insects!

Where is Great Pondhawk usually found?

Wetlands

How does Great Pondhawk hunt?

Pursuit

How many legs does Great Pondhawk have?

6

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