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Vivid dancer damselfly

Argia vivida

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Description:

This blue damselfly was enjoying a fly near a stream in Yavapai County, AZ.

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Argia | Arizona Dragonflies

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Comments (17)
textless
Thanks Sachin! I love damselflies and was especially happy with this one.
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Thanks ambientidm and KarenL. :)
ambientidm
this site is loaded with such outstanding naturalist photographers and this shot is a prime example
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Thanks NormanCelis! I've really been enjoying your insect photos.
SandraH
wow - great shot!!! well done!
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Thanks for the nice comment, Dangermouse. You made my morning!
Dangermouse
Wow! That is one helluva neat shot - excellent! I'm actually speechless - seriously, that is just such an unbelievable photo. :D Thanks for sharing it!
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I've rarely found a damselfly in mid-meal, so I was excited about this one. :) Thanks for the kind words!

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