Orange Emperor
Anax speratus
Summary 2
Anax speratus, the orange emperor, is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Burundi. Its natural habitats are rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs.
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More Info
iNat Map
| 1. country | Namibia |
|---|---|
| 2. ecoregion | Karstveld Sink Holes, Namib Coastal |
| 3. body length | large, very large |
| 4. dominant body colour - male | red/orange |
| 5. dominant body colour - female | green, orange |
| 6. wing markings - extent | none |
| 7. wing markings - colour | none |
| 8. pterostigma colour | amber |
| 9. typical wing position | open |
