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Blue Dasher (pachydiplax longipennis) This is the silhouette of a Blue Dasher in flight with its landing gear tucked against its thorax. Blue dasher,Dragonfly,Geotagged,Pachydiplax longipennis,United States,blue dasher,flight Click/tap to enlarge

Blue Dasher (pachydiplax longipennis)

This is the silhouette of a Blue Dasher in flight with its landing gear tucked against its thorax.

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Wesley Hebert

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2016. Captured in 2619-2830 Par Rd 781, Pitkin, LA 70656, USA.