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Emperor dragonfly, libélula emperador

Anax imperator

Description:

Large and powerful species of hawker dragonfly (Aeshnidae), averaging 78 millimetres in length. Males have a blue abdomen marked with a diagnostic black dorsal stripe and green thorax. Females have green thorax and abdomen. The male is highly territorial, and difficult to approach. The species lives by larger ponds, gravel pits, and slow rivers.

Habitat:

Small brook close to the sea

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.

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7 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

It was desperation, Argy

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

I can't even imagine getting one in flight Angel - no patience :)

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

It actually it is a frustrated picture, Argy. After a long while trying I could only get this picture of it flying away :((

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

A great snap. That's a beautiful blue.

bhargav.py
bhargav.py 11 years ago

Welcome Arlanda

arlanda
arlanda 11 years ago

Thanks bhargav

bhargav.py
bhargav.py 11 years ago

Nice pic!

arlanda
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arlanda

Castropol, Principado de Asturias, Spain

Spotted on Aug 17, 2012
Submitted on Oct 29, 2012

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