Emperor dragonfly  (Anax imperator)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyAeshnidae
GenusAnax (1)
SizeAverage length: 78 mm (2)
Average wingspan: 106 mm (2)
Length of larvae: 45-56 mm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread (3).

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