Emperor dragonfly

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The emperor dragonfly or blue emperor (Anax imperator) is a large species of hawker dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae. It is the largest dragonfly in most of Europe, including the United Kingdom, although exceeded in some areas by other species.

Overview excerpt from Wikipedia contributors · Emperor dragonfly, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpt may be shortened. Overview retrieved 2026-10-09.

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Emperor dragonfly

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