Subject to the post today on Pembs birds of the dragonfly - in my view this is a female Vagrant Emperor (A. ephippiger)and is a very rare dragonfly in UK. Comes from North Africa/Med.
The lack of blue on segment 2 is because from the anal appendages shows it is a female and they do not show the blue (from what I can see of the photos).
Excellent record for Jon, please make sure the record is not lost.
Best Wishes,
Owen.
Owen Leyshon.
