Pachydiplax Longipennis (Blue Dasher Dragon Fly) Stock Photo

The blue dasher is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. It is common and widely distributed in the United States and Canada. Although the species name longipennis means long wings, the wings are not substantially longer than those of related species. Females do, however, have a short abdomen that makes the wings appear longer in comparison. These dragonflies primarily eat tiny flying insects. The