Anax (dragonfly)
| Anax | |
|---|---|
| Anax imperator | |
| Anax speratus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Aeshnidae |
| Genus: | Anax Leach, 1815 |
| Type species | |
| Anax imperator Leach, 1815 | |
Anax (from Ancient Greek ἄναξ anax, "lord, master, king") is a genus of dragonflies in the family Aeshnidae. It includes species such as the emperor dragonfly, Anax imperator.
Anax spp. are very large dragonflies. They generally have light-colored bodies and dark tails with pale markings.
Some species are migratory, for example Anax junius.