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Violet Dancer damselfly (male)

Argia fumipennis violacea

Photo by Geodialist
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Field Notes

Description:

The individual shown in the preceding photo gallery is a male, as indicated by its purple and black coloration; the tip of its abdomen is colored blue. Formerly known as "Variable Dancer," the Violet Dancer is classified as one of three subspecies of Variable Dancer damselflies. Related Resource: http://bugguide.net/node/view/584/tree

Habitat:

"Paul Spring Park," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Paul Spring is a small year-round stream that flows through Paul Spring Park. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-tour-of-cahh-parks.ht…

Notes:

Copyright © 2011 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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