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Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

size: medium length 32 - 42 mm, wingspan 50 - 60 mm

male: pruinose blue, developing dark tip, tan under segments 1-3; distinctive white face with black between the eyes; striped thorax can become all blue; teal green/blue eyes; wings can show brown tinted areas

female: rectangular buff marks on dark background; no other is like it; white face

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat school garden.

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PublishedOctober 27, 2015

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