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Blue Dasher - Pachydiplax longepennis

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County Records
Blue Dasher - Pachydiplax longepennis male lateral

Size: 1.0 - 1.7 in.

This perky blue-bodied odonate has green eyes and a white face. The thorax is striped black and yellow and the wings frequently have a smoky wash to them. The female has a series of yellow dashes on the top of the abdomen. This dragonfly is often seen in the obelisk position. It is common throughout the state in marshes and around ponds and small lakes.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Blue Dasher - Pachydiplax longepennis female lateral
female lateral
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/22

Late Date: 9/30

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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