Lesser emperor  (Anax parthenope)

Lesser emperor larva feeding on a small fish

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Lesser emperor larva feeding

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Lesser emperor nymph

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Lesser emperor emerging from larval case

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Adult lesser emperor emerging from larval case

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Lesser emperor, head detail

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Close up of a lesser emperor

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Lesser emperor resting

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Close up of a male lesser emperor

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Male lesser emperor

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Lesser emperor on a leaf

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Lesser emperor in flight

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Lesser emperor in flight, side view

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Lesser emperor ovipositing

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