Designates the Blue Dasher as the official state dragonfly of Delaware.
The bill designates the Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) as the official dragonfly of the State of Delaware. The Blue Dasher, a member of the Skimmer family, is known for living near still, calm bodies of water and feeding on small flying insects. The designation comes as part of the Delaware Dragonfly Project, which aimed to educate students about dragonflies and their habitats. The bill highlights the importance of dragonflies in maintaining healthy ecosystems and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and climate change.
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