Anax imperator. Blue Emperor. Greece and U.K.

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.

Anax imperator.
Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.9.24.

Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.9.24.

Anax imperator.
                 Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.9.24.
Anax imperator.
Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.9.24.
Anax imperator.
Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.9.24.
Anax imperator.
Female. Glouc. U.K. 2.4.29.

Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Ovipositing pair. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.

Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Female. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Astros Lagoon. N.E Peloponnese. Greece. 10.5.17
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Astros Lagoon. N.E. Peloponnese. 10.5.17.
Anax imperator. Blue Emperor.
Astros Lagoon. N.E. Peloponnese. Greece. 10.5.17.

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