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.

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 the Bahamas.

Males are vibrant blue with yellow-striped thoraces and metallic green eyes. Females are less colorful and have similar striped thoraces, brown and yellow striped abdomens, and red eyes. Blue Dashers are one of the most common dragonflies in the United States.

2022年10月28日 · 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 dragonflies belong to the skimmer family. They are also called the swift long-winged skimmer and the blue pirate throughout North America.

2025年1月28日 · 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 noticeable dark streaks in them. Adult males have a chalky, blue color from head to abdomen that ends with a black tip.

2022年5月20日 · 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 abdomen. Both sexes have an amber patch at the base of each hindwing.

2022年3月8日 · 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 States and is widely distributed across its regions.

2024年11月18日 · What Are The Blue Dragonfly Type Insects? Austropetaliidae is a small family of dragonflies with four genera, including the Blue Dasher, which is known for its aggressive behavior towards intruders. These insects thrive in various habitats and are known for their long transparent wings.

2016年4月5日 · 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 America from British Columbia to Ontario, south (except for the Rockies and Dakotas) to California and Florida, with scenic side-trips into Mexico, the Bahamas, and Belize.

2025年1月29日 · 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 because of their large size. The wings of the Great Blue Skimmer have black bands and spots.