Where to See Lesser Emperor
Latin Name | Anax parthenope |
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Habitat | Breeds in ponds and small lakes and can tolerate brackish water. |
Status & Distribution | Annual migrant, first recorded 1996 in Gloucestershire; sightings are becoming more common, especially in England. Breeding first proved in Cornwall in 1999; further scattered breeding sites have been identified since then. |
Similar Species | The more common Emperor is larger and brighter in colouration. Vagrant Emperor has brown eyes instead of blue.
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Species Group | Dragonflies |