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Orange Emperor

Anax speratus

Photo by Jared Hersch
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Orange Emperor, the name says it all. This is the largest Dragonfly I have ever seen.

Habitat:

The Orange Emperor (Anax speratus) occurs from some areas of west, east and central Africa into South Africa. It is a large and conspicuous Anax which may be frequently seen flying, but seldom perching. Its natural habitats are rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs.

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