|
Only one common species is classified in this genus. These are medium-sized dragonflies
with blue and brown coloration. The male lateral and dorsal thorax is
brown or black with yellow striping that can fade with age. The abdomen is a pale
blue with a tapered black tip. Wings often have an amber wash at the base, the eyes
are a metallic green and the face is white. With age, the abdomen and dorsal
area between the wings may become pruinose blue.
Females look totally different from the males, the thorax and abdomen are dark in
color. Their abdomen is shorter and patterned with double yellow dashes down
it's entire dorsal length. The females hindwings lack basal streaks.
Eyes are of a reddish brown color.
Dashers are well known for their frequent aerial battles. They are often seen
chasing other dragonflies off of their perches.
|