Photos

Emperor Dragonflies - Anax imperator, rarely seem to settle long enough to get a good photo!

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  Male, hawking along the waters edge at Felmersham NR
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  Female ovipositing at Felmersham NR
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  Male patrolling along the River Great Ouse near the Biddenham Country Walk
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  Male, near the Biddenham Country Walk. Despite its tattered wings this particular Emperor was a great flier.
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  Male, near Biddenham Country Walk.
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  Male, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park

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Main features.

The region's largest dragonfly, tireless flier high over the water and along the water's edge.

Males have a blue abdomen with a black longitudinal stripes and a green thorax, females have a green abdomen.

Very territorial, will chase off other odonates.

Habitat

Lakes, large ponds, and slow rivers with with lots of vegetation.

Where to see

Quite common along the River Great Ouse, Felmersham NR, Warren Villas.