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Argia Vivida - Argia vivida - male
Copyright © 2007 Kay Loughman

Argia Vivida - Argia vivida - Male
Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
May 13, 2007
Size: 2" (?)
I feel comfortable with this identification, given that only four species of Argia have been recorded in this county, of which three are blue. Argia vivida has little black triangles along the side, as well shown in this photo. Found in damp grassy area with seasonal stream, at about 900 ft. elev. on a warm day. Any quibbles?
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Contributed by Kay Loughman on 17 May, 2007 - 7:38pm
Last updated 5 July, 2007 - 9:38am

Moved
Moved from Narrow-winged Damselflies.
… Ethan Kistler, 5 July, 2007 - 9:38am login or register to post comments

Agreed
Again. ID looks good.
… Ron Hemberger, 17 May, 2007 - 8:20pm login or register to post comments

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