The Small Dragonflies - Critter 107 | Tanza Erlambang Update

We saw hundreds of small dragonflies at backyard last summer. The Scientific name is Pachydiplax longipennis with common name Blue Dasher.

Fig 01 - Dragonfly at yard

In our area, summer was characterized by heat wave and drought. The conditions might relate to absent some insects.

We saw less than usual or even didn't see the following insects:

- Lovebugs

- Bush crickets (Katydids)

- The big golden silk orb weavers

- Honey bees

- and craneflies

Fig 02 - A blue dasher

In the small fish, we came across a very strange looking creature. Upon looking it up, we found it was the young undeveloped dragonfly.

Fig 03 - A little dragonfly

Hopefully things will get back to normal soon because birds and many other organisms depend on insects as their main food sources.

Fig 04 - Painting of dragonfly

Did you notice there are abundant of dragonflies in your areas?

# Previous postings:

TomNovember 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
...for me, they never stay still for long. Tanza, you captured them well.
AnonymousNovember 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Interesting -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
DistortusNovember 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Wow! What a dashing dragonfly! Who doesn't love these gorgeous insects that once had giants among themselved, back in the Carboniferous? The painting is absolutely brilliant.
Lux G.November 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I've seen a lot of insects in my last hike. These are mesmerizing to look at.
Nanny's Pansy PatchNovember 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We never seem to see any of these. We did have a lot of ladybugs this year though and some monarch butterflies which have been scarce. Have a great weekend.
Carolyna's worldNovember 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
sucha. beautiful dragonfly <3
magiceyeNovember 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Delicately beautiful.
~Lavender Dreamer~November 8, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I see a lot of them here and so glad they eat the bugs I don't like! Enjoy your weekend!
Shiju SugunanNovember 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Beautiful pictures of the Blue Dashers! I hope the missing critters like the honey bees and katydids come back strong next season!
eileeninmdNovember 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Love all the dragonflies, they are beautiful.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter link! Take care, have a great weekend.
PantherkaNovember 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Nice post, thanks for sharing.
Yeliz'in KeşifleriNovember 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
so sweet :)

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