Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator
Length
78mm Wings, 106mm.
Males
Thorax bright green; abdomen blue with black central line; legs black; eyes green; wings clear with yellow costa.
Females
Generally greenish with thicker black central abdominal line.
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Habitat
Canals, gravel pits, lakes and ponds.
Behavior
Males have strong flight, flying low over territorial waters. Females lay eggs alone into floating vegetation.
Flight Period
Late May to mid-August. In Great Britain found in most of England and Wales, south of Lancashire/ Humber. Gradually spreading through the East Riding.
