Anax parthenope. (Selys, 1839). Lesser Emperor.
This large aeshnid is common throughout the Mediterranean. Its chief characteristics are
green eyes, blue saddle, dark veins on the wings, and a longish brown pterostigma.
The male’s abdomen is a dull, dark blue, where the female is brown.
Male. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Male. Armolia, Chios. 7.6.17.
Male. Kalogria wetlands. Peloponnese. 18.7.16.
Male. Kalogria wetlands. Peloponnese. 18.7.16.
Male. Kalogria wetlands. Peloponnese. 18.7.16.
Male. Kalogria wetlands. Peloponnese. 18.7.16.
Male. Kalogria wetlands. Peloponnese. 18.7.16.