Emperor dragonfly

The blue emperor is a striking dragonfly found across Europe. It belongs to the hawker dragonfly family and stands out as one of the continent's most sizable species, particularly in the UK where few dragonflies match its wingspan.

• A member of the Aeshnidae family, known for their strong flying skills.
• Among Europe's dragonflies, it ranks as one of the largest in size.
• Commonly spotted near water, where it hunts smaller insects mid-flight.