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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)

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Emperor dragonfly - overview

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Female emperor dragonfly laying eggs on submerged vegetation

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Emperor dragonfly nymph

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Emperor dragonfly nymph feeding

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Emperor dragonfly adult emerging from nymph

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Emperor dragonfly flying through habitat

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Emperor dragonfly in flight

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Emperor dragonflies in territory dispute

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Emperor dragonfly life cycle

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