Anax parthenope
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| phylum | Arthropoda | Anax parthenope, the lesser emperor, is a dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae. It is found in Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East and Asia. It is a crepuscular dragonfly, active in the dusk. In general appearance, especially when seen on the wing, A. parthenope is similar to A. imperator but is smaller and less colourful.
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| Class | Insecta | |
| order | Odonata | |
| Suborder | Anisoptera | |
| family | Aeshnidae | |
| genus | Anax | |
| species | A. parthenope |
