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Blue-tipped Dancer - Argia tibialis

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County Records
Blue-tipped Dancer - Argia tibialis male lateral

Size: 1.2 - 1.5 in.

Uncommon to common along creeks and rivers, usually associated with snags and sand bars. Note that only segments 9 and 10 are blue. The underside of the thorax is very pale and often pruinose.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S4

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Blue-tipped Dancer - Argia tibialis blue form female
blue form female

Blue-tipped Dancer - Argia tibialis brown form female
brown form female

FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/27

Late Date: 9/14

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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