Range & Habitat:

Found throughout the state and a variety of habitats.

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Male lateral

male changing color

female

Description:

Typically perches on the ground and is quite unwary, often appears to be following ypu around

Females and young males are green with square blackish spots on the abdomen.

Males become pruinose blue with white claspers and a green face.  Blue Dasher is smaller, with a white face and striped thorax.  Slaty Skimmer and Spangled Skimmer do not typically perch on the ground

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/7
Late Date: 10/30

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