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Blue Dasher These are plentiful in my area in the summer, but they are hard to photograph because they don't usually pose like this but this one took a break just long enough for me to get this shot.   Blue dasher,Geotagged,Pachydiplax longipennis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Blue Dasher

These are plentiful in my area in the summer, but they are hard to photograph because they don't usually pose like this but this one took a break just long enough for me to get this shot.

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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 Feb 10, 2019. Captured Aug 26, 2018 16:37 in 2075 Luxuria Ct, Tucker, GA 30084, USA.
  • NIKON D500
  • f/6.3
  • 1/80s
  • ISO200
  • 600mm