Blue Dasher Dragonfly is a photograph by Mitch Shindelbower which was uploaded on July 19th, 2020.
Blue Dasher Dragonfly
Blue Dasher Dragonfly...The blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. It is the only species in the genus... more
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Blue Dasher Dragonfly
Artist
Mitch Shindelbower
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Photograph
Description
Blue Dasher Dragonfly...The blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. It is the only species in the genus Pachydiplax. It is very common and widely distributed through North America and into the Bahamas.[1]
Although the species name longipennis means "long wings", their wings are not substantially longer than those of related species. Females do, however, have a short abdomen that makes the wings appear longer in comparison.[1] The blue dasher grows up to 25–43 mm long (1-1.5 in).
The males are easy to recognize with their vibrant blue color, yellow-striped thorax, and metallic green eyes. Females are somewhat less colorful than the male, an example of sexual dimorphism. While they have a matching yellow-striped thorax, their abdomen has a distinct brown and yellow striping that sets them apart from the male, along with contrasting red eyes. Both sexes develop a frosted color with age.[2]
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July 19th, 2020
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John M Bailey
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