The males are easy to recognize with their vibrant blue color, yellow-striped thorax, and metallic green eyes.

While they have a matching yellow-striped thorax, their abdomen has a distinct brown and yellow striping that sets them apart from the male, along with contrasting red eyes.

Researchers believe that this method of dispersal could be important in further studies of population genetics and gene flow of this species.

[8] Blue dashers live near still, calm bodies of water, such as ponds, marshes, slow-moving waterways, and ditches, in warm areas typically at low elevations.

[3] These dragonflies, like others of their infraorder, are carnivorous, and are capable of eating hundreds of insects every day, including mosquito and mayfly larvae.

[10] The foraging behavior of this dragonfly is influenced by different factors, such as external temperature, prey availability, and perch position.

This species also moves to different foraging sites frequently, meaning they do not stay put in one place too long searching for food.

Researchers suggest that the more successful an individual is using aggression, then the more likely they will gain a better perch and thus increase their chance to find prey.

[15] In regard to global warming, studies have shown that increasing temperature has an effect on larvae emergence time and survival.

Larvae under the conditions predicted for 100 years in the future emerge significantly earlier, and their survival rate is much lower, indicating possible effects of global warming on this dragonfly.