Above:  A beautiful male Emperor, perched on the handle of a garden prong.  

 

 

 

Exuvia of an Emperor Dragonfly, well-hidden among the reeds, about 40 cm above water level.

 

 

 

A second example, found on the same morning, within a few metres of the first.  This one clearly shows the exit hole just behind the head, and the white threads that were the now unneeded respiratory tubes.  Found  about 20 cm above water level.

 

 

 

 

 

Female Emperor - this photo just has to be seen full-size!  Click on it to see the lacy wings!

 

 

 

Female Emperor Dragonfly ovipositing.  She clings to a piece of string here, depositing eggs just above the water level, while the male hovers just above her.

 

 

 

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