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Blue Dasher These are lovely and everywhere around the greater Atlanta area wetlands. This one was kind enough to pose for a photo. Blue dasher,Geotagged,Pachydiplax longipennis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Blue Dasher

These are lovely and everywhere around the greater Atlanta area wetlands. This one was kind enough to pose for a photo.

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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 denniruz
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By denniruz

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2018. Captured Aug 19, 2017 14:28 in 125 Benson St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, USA.
  • NIKON D300
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 500mm