Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) dragonflies are wonderful odonates that keep me busy whenever I see one. Although the species name longipennis (meaning “long wings”), their wings are not substantially longer than those of related species. The photos I feature in … Read More

As I edited these photos of a Blue Dasher dragonfly, I couldn’t help but think of the Olympic ski jumping sport. Take a look at how these dragonflies retract their legs as they fly. In June 2021, I attended an … Read More