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Emperor
Dragonfly
(Anax
imperator)
An Ovipositing female Emperor
emperor
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A large and obvious dragonfly
the Emperor is widespread in southern England,
though not especially common due to its territorial behaviour. It can be seen
on
the wing from the first week of June through to late August.
Below is an individual during emerging.
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animals, insect, invertebrate,
Emperor dragonfly, Anax, Anax imperator, emergence, dragonfly, larval shuck,
exuvia, macro; macro photography; summer, Hampshire, England, british, wildlife