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Anax Imperator Collection

In the serene waters of Cornwall, England, a female Emperor dragonfly gracefully lays her eggs on a garden pond in Broxwater

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs, Cornwall, England, UK, April

Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs, Cornwall, England, UK, April

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) close-up, on twig above water with clouds reflected

Female Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) close-up, on twig above water with clouds reflected, Europe

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor dragonfly {Anax imperator} chrysalis shell by waters edge, Denmark Farm, Wales, UK

Emperor dragonfly {Anax imperator} chrysalis shell by waters edge, Denmark Farm, Wales, UK. June

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) wing, Den Helder, The Netherlands

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) wing, Den Helder, The Netherlands

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Picture No. 11808340

Picture No. 11808340
Adult female of Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) resting on twig, Liguria, Italy Date:

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor Dragonfly or Blue Emperor -Anax imperator-, female laying eggs, Gartenteich Schmellwitz

Emperor Dragonfly or Blue Emperor -Anax imperator-, female laying eggs, Gartenteich Schmellwitz, Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Large Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, freshly hatched, still drying and not fully coloured

Large Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, freshly hatched, still drying and not fully coloured, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, empty larvae skin or exuvia, Versoix, Canton of Geneva

Emperor Dragonfly -Anax imperator-, empty larvae skin or exuvia, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

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Picture No. 11071260
Emperor Dragonfly - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Picture No. 11071259

Picture No. 11071259
Emperor Dragonfly - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Picture No. 11071258

Picture No. 11071258
Emperor Dragonfly - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor dragonfly C014 / 2336

Emperor dragonfly C014 / 2336
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) resting on a stem. Also known as the blue emperor, this is one of the largest dragonflies in Europe, averaging 7.8 centimetres in length

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Anax imperator, emperor dragonfly egg

Anax imperator, emperor dragonfly egg
This spindle-shaped egg of the emperor dragonfly is typical of a species that lays its eggs inside the stems or leaves of plants. Next to the egg is the prolarva

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Male emperor dragonfly

Male emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator). Showing the arrangement of the wings at the top of the thorax. The male is predominantly blue with a green thorax, whilst the female is predominantly green

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis

Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis
Image 1 of 7. Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis. Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) larva resting on a plant stalk about to begin its metamorphosis into the adult (imago) stage

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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) emerging from its exuvia. The abdomen is hanging down as it has still not been pumped to its full length. The process of emergence takes several hours

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Female emperor dragonfly

Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs into a decaying iris leaf. Using its spur- shaped ovipositor, eggs are laid in plant tissue to give them protection form predation

Background imageAnax Imperator Collection: Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator)

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator)
Emperor Dragonfly or Blue Emperor (Anax imperator) Dragonflies are a fairly primitive order of carnivorous, winged insects


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In the serene waters of Cornwall, England, a female Emperor dragonfly gracefully lays her eggs on a garden pond in Broxwater. The vibrant colors of her delicate wings shimmer in the sunlight as she carries out this essential task for the survival of her species. Meanwhile, in Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, a male Emperor dragonfly takes flight with majestic elegance. His powerful wings propel him through the air as he searches for a mate. A close-up shot reveals the intricate beauty of a female Emperor dragonfly perched on a twig above water, with clouds reflecting off its iridescent body. This stunning image captures nature's artistry at its finest. On Denmark Farm in Wales, an empty chrysalis shell lies by the water's edge - evidence of the miraculous transformation that took place when an Emperor Dragonfly emerged from it and embarked on its new life. In Den Helder, The Netherlands, we witness another captivating sight: an up-close view of an Emperor Dragonfly wing. Its delicate veins create an exquisite pattern that showcases nature's precision and design. Moving to Gartenteich Schmellwitz in Cottbus, Brandenburg Germany; we observe yet another remarkable moment - a female Emperor Dragonfly diligently laying her eggs amidst lush greenery surrounding the tranquil pond. Further east in Bavaria, Germany; we encounter a freshly hatched Large Emperor Dragonfly still drying its wings and gradually revealing its vibrant hues to become one of nature's most magnificent creatures. Lastly but not leastly; Versoix Canton Geneva Switzerland presents us with two empty larvae skins or exuvia left behind by matured Emperor Dragonflies who have undergone their final metamorphosis into adulthood. These remnants serve as reminders of nature's constant cycle of growth and renewal. The Anax imperator is truly awe-inspiring – from their egg-laying rituals to their graceful flight and mesmerizing wing patterns.