Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator resting on lichen covered twig This hawker dragonfly is the UK s largest nearly 9cm long with a wingspan of 10cm Its legs are used only for perching and to form a basket to snatch prey form the air Pett Level Sussex UK August 2002

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Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator resting on lichen covered twig This hawker dragonfly is the UK s largest nearly 9cm long with a wingspan of 10cm Its legs are used only for perching and to form a basket to snatch prey form the air Pett Level Sussex UK August 2002

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