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(Male) Vivid Dancer

Argia vivida

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Field Notes

Description:

Blue flying insect with horizontal black stripes down the abdomen and four vertical black stripes down the thorax. The distinguishing markings pointing to their species are the triangular black dots down the abdomen. The female is gray and can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7749524

Habitat:

Spotted by one of my tween nature enthusiasts on nearby flowers at a nursery.

Reference Links:

Species Argia vivida - Vivid Dancer - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Dangermouse & MickGrant! I lucked out with where they landed. :-) I may have to hang out at more nursery's!
MickGrant
Nice colourful series - great shots!
Dangermouse
Nice! Love the contrast between the blue and red - amazing series!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Southern California Wildlife
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Global Flight
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The Color Blue

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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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