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27 September 2025

The Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) is in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on July 20, 2025.

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#12597896

29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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#12597897

29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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17 July 2025

A damselfly (Nehalennia) rests on a leaf in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on July 3, 2025.

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20 June 2025

An Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) rests on a leaf in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on June 14, 2025.

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#11666291

15 October 2024

The Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to eastern North America and the West Indies. The Halloween pennant's wings are entirely orange-yellow with dark brown bands, which inspire its common name.

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15 October 2024

The Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to eastern North America and the West Indies. The Halloween pennant's wings are entirely orange-yellow with dark brown bands, which inspire its common name.

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15 October 2024

The Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to eastern North America and the West Indies. The Halloween pennant's wings are entirely orange-yellow with dark brown bands, which inspire its common name.

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#11666294

15 October 2024

The Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to eastern North America and the West Indies. The Halloween pennant's wings are entirely orange-yellow with dark brown bands, which inspire its common name.

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15 October 2024

The Halloween pennant (Celithemis eponina) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to eastern North America and the West Indies. The Halloween pennant's wings are entirely orange-yellow with dark brown bands, which inspire its common name.

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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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#11632691

3 October 2024

A Slender Skimmer, or Green Marsh Hawk (Orthetrum sabina), perches on a plant limb in a forested area in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 3, 2024.

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3 October 2024

A Slender Skimmer, or Green Marsh Hawk (Orthetrum sabina), perches on a plant limb in a forested area in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 3, 2024.

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3 October 2024

A Slender Skimmer, or Green Marsh Hawk (Orthetrum sabina), perches on a plant limb in a forested area in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 3, 2024.

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