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Blue Dasher Dragonfly (female)

Pachydiplax longipennis

Photo by alfrediguana
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Field Notes

Description:

These little dragonflies can be found in and around most aquatic habitats. Males tend to be very territorial. These little dragons can range from 1-1.8 inches in length.

Habitat:

The C&O Canal near Cumberland, MD. is where this spotting took place.

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Blue Dasher

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