For them that may not be aware, there's a Lesser Emperor dragonfly in the north east corner of Sands Lake, Ainsdale. Found on Saturday by Phil Smith, still there yesterday afternoon. Superb beastie!
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hi John, is the beastie still there. please email with any upto date info many thanks Brian
It was there yesterday apparently, expect still there today - best place to look is top end of lake (other end to Sands Pub), in the landward corner.
The Lesser Emperor patrols along there, usually 6 inches above the surface, sometimes going higher....often hassled by the local Emperor males.
It keeps tight into the rushes usually, so if you wade out a few feet it should pass between you and the vegetation.
Occasionally goes out over the open water, when yellowy, "brown hawker" type wings are obvious.
Blue saddle fairly clear when it cruises close by, otherwise can be hard to see.
Holds its body straight, not drooping like a normal Emperor, and is clearly small (about 2/3rds of size).
Hope this helps....