Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

One of our most common dragonflies, the adult male blue dasher has a black-tipped blue abdomen and green eyes.

Durham Co., NC 8/23/2013.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Orange Co., NC 8/3/03.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Dare Co., NC 6/1/07.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Dragonflies are sometimes attracted to lights at night.

Durham, NC 8/19/06.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Alleghany Co., NC 6/25/05.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Harnett Co., NC 6/5/05.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Columbus Co., NC 7/19/03.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Pender Co., NC 4/19/09.

Old female. ID by Steve Krotzer.

New Hanover Co., NC 10/5/02.

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)

Caswell Co., NC 6/16/02.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.