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Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) female - Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) female - Pachydiplax longipennis
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
September 18, 2008

Moved
Moved from Dragonflies.

Unknown Ode
Looks like to me, either a female Blue Dasher, or an immature male of the same species.
But I'm in Rhode Island and never been to Arizona (would like to). So, I don't know if Blue Dashers live out your way.

Marcia Sessions

 
Female Blue Dasher
You were correct Marcia. Bob Behrstock concurs.

 
Female Blue Darner
You were correct Marcia. Bob Behrstock concurs.

 
Female Blue Darner
Wonderful! Nice to know they're so widespread.

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