Latin Etymology: Argia ("laziness") apicalis ("of the apex")
Male Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis) at St. Charles, Illinois - August 2024
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 33-40mm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A common and widespread near-endemic of the USA, only barely extending into Mexico and Canada. Generally associated with woodland, they can be found in association with various bodies of water but particularly favour large muddy rivers.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Argia
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Found in most of the Eastern Lower 48
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in Illinois
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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