Blue Dasher Pachydiplax longipennis

Identification
This dragonfly has a blue male abdomen and striped thorax.

Location
Common statewide

Size
One to two inch body

Diet
It feeds on small insects.

Habitat
It occurs near ponds and marshes.

Activity Period
May to September

Behavior
It is agile and often perches on stems. It is active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It is known for its bright blue coloration.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Insects | Ponds marshes lakes | Statewide