"Libellulid"

#11666296

15 October 2024

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.

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#11666297

15 October 2024

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.

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#11129990

8 April 2024

Brachythemis contaminata, also known as the Ditch Jewel, is a dragonfly species in the Libellulidae family found in many Asian countries. It is also known by the common names Asian Groundling, Asian Amberwing, Orange Skimmer, and Common Amberwing. This small dragonfly features brown-capped, yellowish-green eyes. Its thorax is olivaceous-brown, marked with a reddish-brown humeral stripe and two brownish stripes on each side. The wings are transparent but have a broad, bright orange fascia extending from the base to within 2 to 3 cells of the reddish pterostigma. The abdomen is ochreous-red, marked with dorsal and sub-dorsal brown stripes, and the anal appendages are reddish-brown. The female is similar to the male but in a pale yellowish-green color. The wings are transparent, tinted with yellow at the extreme base, but lack the bright orange fascia seen in the male. A male Ditch Jewel dragonfly was observed sitting on the leaf of a chili plant in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 08/04/2024.

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#11113133

1 April 2024

Brachythemis contaminata, also known as the Ditch Jewel, is a dragonfly species in the Libellulidae family found in many Asian countries. It is also known by the common names Asian Groundling, Asian Amberwing, Orange Skimmer, and Common Amberwing. This small dragonfly features brown-capped, yellowish-green eyes. Its thorax is olivaceous-brown, marked with a reddish-brown humeral stripe and two brownish stripes on each side. The wings are transparent but have a broad, bright orange fascia extending from the base to within 2 to 3 cells of the reddish pterostigma. The abdomen is ochreous-red, marked with dorsal and sub-dorsal brown stripes, and the anal appendages are reddish-brown. The female is similar to the male but in a pale yellowish-green color. The wings are transparent, tinted with yellow at the extreme base, but lack the bright orange fascia seen in the male. A female Ditch Jewel dragonfly was observed sitting on the leaf of a chili plant in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 31 March 2024.

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#11113138

1 April 2024

Brachythemis contaminata, also known as the Ditch Jewel, is a dragonfly species in the Libellulidae family found in many Asian countries. It is also known by the common names Asian Groundling, Asian Amberwing, Orange Skimmer, and Common Amberwing. This small dragonfly features brown-capped, yellowish-green eyes. Its thorax is olivaceous-brown, marked with a reddish-brown humeral stripe and two brownish stripes on each side. The wings are transparent but have a broad, bright orange fascia extending from the base to within 2 to 3 cells of the reddish pterostigma. The abdomen is ochreous-red, marked with dorsal and sub-dorsal brown stripes, and the anal appendages are reddish-brown. The female is similar to the male but in a pale yellowish-green color. The wings are transparent, tinted with yellow at the extreme base, but lack the bright orange fascia seen in the male. A female Ditch Jewel dragonfly was observed sitting on the leaf of a chili plant in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 31 March 2024.

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#10489894

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489896

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489898

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489900

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489902

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489906

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#10489908

11 September 2023

Black-Tailed Dasher (Brachydiplax farinosa) is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Male dragonflies are usually pale to Blackish brown Small grayish blue with metallic green thorax blue. Females have pale yellow marked with metallic black stripes. Male Black-Tailed Dashers are very localized and found in the same puddle day after day. Females are found away from water in nearby scrub jungles and cultivation. A Black-Tailed Dasher dragonfly is sitting on a plant in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/09/2023.

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#9117722

2 November 2022

Great blue skimmer (Libellula vibrans) dragonfly in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on September 02, 2022.

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#8610424

31 July 2022

Great blue skimmer (Libellula vibrans) dragonfly in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on July 29, 2022.

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#8610428

31 July 2022

Great blue skimmer (Libellula vibrans) dragonfly in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on July 29, 2022.

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#8610432

31 July 2022

Great blue skimmer (Libellula vibrans) dragonfly in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on July 29, 2022.

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