Emperor dragonfly

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An Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator), basking in the Sun. Thanks for looking, cheers.

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This female Emperor Dragonfly hung out in our garden for a little while last year. Amazing to see her from close-up. #137186

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Anax imperator, Emperor dragonfly, pictures, habitat, food requirements, life cycle, identification guide

The impressive Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) is rather appropriately named, for its bulky stature places it firmly in top spot as the largest British Dragonfly. Its naming seems doubly appropriate when witnessing the imperial nature with which this feisty insect goes about its business. It really is big, with the largest individuals topping out at over 8cm, a figure that gives it a legitimate claim for the title of 'UK's largest insect.' The wingspan is even longer, though its…