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Pachydiplax longipennis
The Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. It is common and widely distributed in the United States. Mature males develop a bluish-white pruinescence on the back of the abdomen and, in western individuals, on the thorax. They display this pruinescence to other males as a threat while defending territories at the edge of the water.
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Spotted on Aug 8, 2010
Submitted on Sep 26, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Maria.
Very nice shot!