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Violet Dancer - Argia fumipennis violacea

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County Records
Violet Dancer - Argia fumipennis violacea male lateral

Size: 1.2 - 1.3 in.

A violet thorax and abdomen and a blue tail tip identify this fairly common dancer. It tends to stay closer to the water's edge and work the grasses more than other dancers. Common throughout the state along streams, marshes and at marshy edges of ponds and lakes.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Violet Dancer - Argia fumipennis violacea pair
pair
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/27

Late Date: 9/27

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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