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Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

Description:

The males are easily recognized due to the yellow-striped thorax, metallic-green eyes, mostly white face, and pale blue abdomen, often with a dark tip. Females and immatures also have a yellow-striped thorax, but the abdomen has a longitudinal yellow and brown/black pattern. The eyes are reddish brown above and blue-grey below. Females have a short, blunt abdomen, while the abdomen of juveniles is longer and thinner and tapered at the posterior end. Older females may resemble worn males as their abdomen turns blue-grey and the eyes acquire a greenish tint.

Habitat:

Pond in school garden.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Highland Village, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 26, 2014
Submitted on Sep 11, 2014

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