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Blue dasher dragonfly & ants

Pachydiplax longipennis

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Deceased dragonfly being processed by a crew of ants.

Habitat:

Nashville Zoo

Reference Links:

Blue Dasher - Pachydiplax longipennis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenL
Thanks drP. The blue dasher is a common species around here so that would make sense.
drP
Nice series. The stripes on the thorax and the white face of the dragonfly make me think it's Pachydiplax longipennis. No idea about the ants.

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PublishedJune 3, 2013

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