DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES, INSECTS, NATURE, SUMMER

Emperor Dragonfly

The Emperor dragonfly or Blue Emperor (Anax imperator) is one of 11 dragonfly and damselfly species (Odonata) and one of 177 insect species recorded at Charlton Down Nature Area so far. The specimen shown in these photographs is a female in the process of laying her eggs on lily leaves in the new pond. The pictures were all taken on the 12th June 2024.

Useful books and Links

Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland, Steve Brooks, illustrated by Richard Lewington, British Wildlife Publishing, 1997, revised 2004, reprinted 2010, ISBN 978 0 9531399 0 3.

https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/emperor-dragonfly/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_(dragonfly)

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/dragonflies/emperor-dragonfly

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winderjssc

A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.

3 thoughts on “Emperor Dragonfly”

  1. Awesome photos, Jessica. and capturing he laying her eggs, as you told me, was even more so. Carry on the good work. we all love it

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