Cerulean Dancer (Argia anceps)

OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Argia ("laziness") anceps ("double headed")

Adult Cerulean Dancer (Argia anceps) at Alajuela, Costa Rica - November 2025

Featured Subspecies: N/A
Length: 38-41mm  /  Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A species of damselfly found in Central America from Arizona to Panama. It is currently expanding North colonising Arizona to a greater degree.
 
Related Species: 
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Argia
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic 
 
- Sighting Locations - 

COSTA RICA 
A common resident.
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Alajuela

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto