Around lunchtime I saw the female ovipositing eggs in the floating vegetation of my pond. It is probably the UK's most powerful dragonfly, a true predator, more than capable of taking other large dragonflies, small butterflies and other flying insects.
The emperor is one of the largest dragonflies in Europe and also one of the fastest fliers. It tends to hover, high above the water in a very regal fashion, before launching itself, like an arrow, at its prey.
I was really chuffed, my plans to have a wildlife garden are slowly falling into place.
More on Dragonflies & Damselflies here
Monday 13 July 2009
Emperor Dragonfly
Around lunchtime I saw the female ovipositing eggs in the floating vegetation of my pond. It is probably the UK's most powerful dragonfly, a true predator, more than capable of taking other large dragonflies, small butterflies and other flying insects.
The emperor is one of the largest dragonflies in Europe and also one of the fastest fliers. It tends to hover, high above the water in a very regal fashion, before launching itself, like an arrow, at its prey.
I was really chuffed, my plans to have a wildlife garden are slowly falling into place.
More on Dragonflies & Damselflies here
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