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Pachydiplax longipennis
The Blue Dasher is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. Mature males develop a bluish-white pruinescence on the back of the abdomen and, in western individuals, on the thorax. They display this to other males as a threat while defending territories at the edge of the water. Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the abdomen. Both sexes have an amber patch at the base of each hindwing. Males develop a sky-blue (or Carolina-blue) abdomen when they approach maturity.
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Spotted on Aug 1, 2012
Submitted on Aug 2, 2012
4 Comments
Hi, Thanks for writing me. I have uploaded more photos and taken down the one's that didn't load. My connection is very slow. I love your shots!
They should have a reply button after someone makes a comment. I can't find where to just even send a note from people's main pages!
Thanks, Leanne and Dixie!
Amazing! I love your series.
Beautiful Maria. I just love his eyes on that cute face :)