Anax imperator. Blue Emperor. Anax imperator. (Leach 1815). Blue Emperor. A common and large aeshnid of African origin. Photos feature a patrolling mature male, with green to blue eyes, all green thorax, blue abdomen, and the characteristic downward curve of the abdomen. Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17. Ovipositing pair. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17. Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17. Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17. Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17. Astros Lagoon. N.E Peloponnese. Greece. 10.5.17 Astros Lagoon. N.E. Peloponnese. 10.5.17. Astros Lagoon. N.E. Peloponnese. Greece. 10.5.17.
Hi Terry, I see that you now have videos! Great addition to the website! I’m just curious: What is that dragonfly doing? I guess she is laying eggs (ovipositing) and he is just protecting her from other males! Reply
Hi Terry,
I see that you now have videos! Great addition to the website! I’m just curious: What is that dragonfly doing? I guess she is laying eggs (ovipositing) and he is just protecting her from other males!
Thanks again Robert. I have now added a further sixteen video films of dragonflies.