A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Anax parthenope
Very similar to Anax imperator (Emperor dragonfly) when seen on the wing, but smaller and less colourful. Holds its abdomen straight. Has a blue saddle at S2 and S3 which can be seen in flight which is in contrast to the rest of the abdomen which is brown. There is a yellow rin at the base of S2. The eyes are green.
Ponds, lakes and other bodies of still water.
Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012
![[Anax imperator]](https://lh5.ggpht.com/JozCi0CoAqAJ1r2C94Fhwjz5xhXWTTY9LXdawEmHw0wJLCrs8jDRh3X1CXPlhlyfZNOpXo8AvKl3hL2bKfMOCg=s62-c)
5 Comments
Thanks for the comments! :)
Gorgeous!
nice spot
Thanks, Cindy. I was thinking Anax species - but couldn't quite nail the exact one. Will take a look at the lesser emperor. :)
Check out the Lesser Emperor - Anax parthenope. There's some variation in colors but seem to fit your spotting.