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Windmill Wings (maybe Blue Dasher) An expert suggests blue dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis rather than Pond Hawk(Erythemis simplicicollis) Blue dasher,Eastern pondhawk,Erythemis simplicicollis,Pachydiplax longipennis Click/tap to enlarge

Windmill Wings (maybe Blue Dasher)

An expert suggests blue dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis rather than Pond Hawk(Erythemis simplicicollis)

    comments (3)

  1. I suggest comparing to Pachydiplax longipennis. I'll add the ID for now. Posted 2 years ago
    1. I believe you are correct. Thanks. Posted 2 years ago
      1. Happy to help! Posted 2 years ago

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The blue dasher is an insect 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.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Aug 16, 2023.