The Emperor Dragonfly (Anax Imperator) Is A Large Species Of Hawker Dragonfly Of The Family Aeshnidae Royalty-Free Stock Photo

They frequently fly high up into the sky in search of prey, which includes butterflies, Four-spotted Chasers and tadpoles; small prey is eaten while flying. They breed in a variety of aquatic habitats from large ponds to dykes, but they require a plentiful supply of vegetation in the water. The females lay the eggs into plants such as pondweed, and always lay alone. The male is highly territorial, and difficult to approach.