Emperor
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Anax imperator
Common & widespread in Southern Britain.
Rare in Northern England but are expanding their range & they're scarce in Ireland.
The thorax and head of a Male is apple green and their prominent eyes are blue.
Females have similar markings but they are mainly a duller green.
As the Females age, their wings become browner.
Less immediately visible features for both sexes are the yellow costa and brown spots on the wings.
Emperor dragonflies can also be recognised by their flight patterns: they often fly with their abdomen hanging slightly downwards.
Flies from July-Late August.