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Blue Dasher (male)

Pachydiplax longipennis

Photo by NeilDazet
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Chalky blue abdomen and metallic green eyes. Spotted on a small pond's rocky edges.

Notes:

Also called Blue Pirate.

Reference Links:

Species Pachydiplax longipennis - Blue Dasher - BugGuide.Net

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The Color Blue
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PublishedJuly 7, 2013

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