Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator

Photos

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

  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P1991
    Male, hawking along the waters edge at Felmersham NR
  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P2212
    Female ovipositing at Felmersham NR
  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P2483
    Male patrolling along the River Great Ouse near the Biddenham Country Walk
  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P2502
    Male, near the Biddenham Country Walk. Despite its tattered wings this particular Emperor was a great flier.
  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P2505
    Male, near Biddenham Country Walk.
  • Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator:  A3P3581
    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.