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Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
45.0024, -93.1248
Field Notes
Description:
Both adults have greenish thoraxes with black striping, although the examples above are somewhat muted, It may be a younger male. Faces are white and there are light amber patches on the wing. Body and wingspan length varies from 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in). Immatures are browner and I've included a photo of an immature as well.
Habitat:
Breeds in quiet ponds. I found this specimen in an old field above a pond.
Notes:
These insects are migratory along the US east coast, but overwinter in Minnesota as nymphs.
Reference Links:
Pachydiplax longipennis (Burmeister, 1839)
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 14, 2011
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