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Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

Description:

Adults have four wings with two noticeable dark streaks in them. They have a striking blue color ending in a black tip on the abdomen. Their heads contain their large eyes which take on a metallic look. The female differs somewhat from the male in that her wings do not contain the aforementioned stripes and their abdomens are stubbier. Females are further distinguished by their abdomen coloring that can also be seen with yellow stripes along the sides and top. The thorax has yellowish-green striping as well. Juvenile Blue Dashers are not blue yet. They have

Habitat:

Native plant school garden with large shallow pond.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 19, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013

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