
25 Types of Blue Dragonflies in North America (with Pictures)
Are you wondering what kind of blue dragonfly is in your backyard? We listed 25 types of common blue dragonflies you may see in the U.S.
Blue dasher - Wikipedia
The blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is an insect of the skimmer family. It is the only species in the genus Pachydiplax. It is widely distributed throughout North America and into …
Blue Dasher Facts, Description, and Pictures - The Insect Guide
Oct 28, 2022 · Blue dashers are one of the most widespread dragonfly species found in the United States. Being the only species under its genus – Pachydiplax, these vibrantly colored …
29 Types of Dragonflies Found in the United States (2025)
Blue Dashers are one of the most common dragonflies in the United States. You’re most likely to find them around calm or slow-moving bodies of water, including lakes, ponds, marshes, …
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) - Insect Identification
Jan 28, 2025 · Blue Dashers are one of the most abundant dragonflies in the U.S. and can be found near slow moving water sources, marshes and ponds. Adults have four wings with two …
Species Pachydiplax longipennis - Blue Dasher - BugGuide.Net
May 20, 2022 · A small blue dragonfly with a white face, a black tip to the abdomen, and a black-and-yellow-striped thorax. Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the …
Blue Dragonfly - Learn About Nature
Mar 8, 2022 · The Blue Dasher, biologically known as Pachydiplax Longipennis, is an insect of the dragonfly species and belongs to the skimmer family. It is commonly found in the United …
Blue Dasher - Missouri Department of Conservation
Mature blue dasher males are chalky blue with a dark abdomen tip, white face, and turquoise eyes. There's a wedge of rust or yellowish color on each side of the front part of the abdomen, …
Blue Dasher Dragonflies (Family Libellulidae) - Field Station
Apr 5, 2016 · The Blue dasher is in the Skimmer family Libellulidae, the largest and showiest dragonfly family, and it’s the only member of its genus. Its range stretches across North …
Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans) - Insect Identification
Jan 29, 2025 · The brightly colored bodies of the Great Blue Skimmer are characteristic of most of the dragonflies in the Libellulidae family. Members are sometimes called King Skimmers …