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Posted by stewart canham on May 27, 2007 at 4:22 AM

I took this last week on the Somerset Levels, and I think it is a newly hatched Emperor (Anax imperator) female, but I can not seem to find an image any where that looks similar, can any one please confirm this.thanks
Stewart

Posted by Chris Lloyd on May 27, 2007 at 4:32 AM

Yep, looks like a female Emperor to me, I had one in my garden a couple of days back. A nice image too!

Regards Chris.

Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 27, 2007 at 4:48 AM

Hi Stewart,
I agree with Chris , a female Emperor it is and a very nice one to boot , the colours are so fresh just after emergence , good capture.

Kind regards
Andy...

Posted by stewart canham on May 27, 2007 at 5:10 AM

thanks guys, its always nice to have your thoughts confirmed.
Stewart

Posted by Justin on May 27, 2007 at 12:11 PM

Had a quick look in my book and it certainly does look like a female Emperor,fine shot it is too.

Posted by Andy Astbury on May 27, 2007 at 12:53 PM

Mighty fine shot Stewart, the wing highlights are superb

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 27, 2007 at 4:27 PM

Superb image,can't wait till they come down here