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Blue dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

Photo by mauna Kunzah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A dragonfly with a robust blue body and aqua eyes.

Habitat:

Spotted on a lily pad in a state park. It's commonly seen in North America.

Notes:

Reference Links:

Blue Dasher - Pachydiplax longipennis - Overview

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Comments (7)
LarryGraziano
Wonderful color blue spotting Mauna! Great series!

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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The Color Blue
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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