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.

2 thoughts on “Anax imperator. Blue Emperor. Greece and U.K.”

  1. 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

    1. Thanks again Robert. I have now added a further sixteen video films of dragonflies.

      Reply

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