Blue Dasher

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The Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is widespread throughout the United States, along with being the sole representative of the Pachydiplax genus.

Males, like the one seen in the top picture, are characterized by blue eyes, a blue abdomen and white striped thorax.

Like many of the Libellulidae females, the female blue dasher is brown.

The stripes on the thorax, along with the stripes on the side of the abdomen are highlighted in the bottom picture.

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