Dragonfly Bulgaria (1 Viewer)

[Scridifer]

I assume this must be an immature Aeshna isoceles (A. grandis does not occur here) but the lack of yellow 'golf tee' and coloured wings had me doubting myself. Black Sea coast of Bulgaria 10/07/23. Thanks in advance,

Chris

 

[pdwinter]

I would be thinking immature female Anax ephippiger Vagrant Emepror

 

[Scridifer]

I would be thinking immature female Anax ephippiger Vagrant Emepror

Thanks Paul, yes that would seem a much better fit!

Chris

 

[pdwinter]

Thanks Paul, yes that would seem a much better fit!

Chris

Having now had a close up look of the appendages I think immature male rather than female.

 

[Scridifer]

Having now had a close up look of the appendages I think immature male rather than female.

Thanks again!

Chris

 

[wolfbirder]

I assume this must be an immature Aeshna isoceles (A. grandis does not occur here) but the lack of yellow 'golf tee' and coloured wings had me doubting myself. Black Sea coast of Bulgaria 10/07/23. Thanks in advance,

ChrisView attachment 1520054

What a beauty!