BLUE DASHER DRAGONFLY (Pachydiplax longipennis)

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Photo by beachbum732

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40.2115, -74.0585

Field Notes

Habitat:

Abundant along the banks of the Shark River (Jersey Shore NJ) - on the shrubs, weeds and reeds.

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Blue Dasher

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This individual is a male. Photos 2-3 show the dragonfly perching in the obelisk position, in which the tip of its abdomen is pointed toward the Sun in order to control body temperature.

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BLUE DASHER DRAGONFLY

Pachydiplax longipennis

40.2115, -74.0585

Field Notes

Habitat:

Reference Links:

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

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jersey shore

blue dragonfly