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Emma's Dancer - Argia emma - male
Copyright © 2006 The Longs

Emma's Dancer - Argia emma - Male
John Day River, Wheeler County, Oregon, USA
June 27, 2006
There were many of these landing on our boat as we rafted down the river. The color change from violet through pink to blue was so pretty. Is this a "variable dancer?" I don't see any images like mine on the species page, but I understand they really are variable. The female was a beige color. Thanks for any help.
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Contributed by The Longs on 8 July, 2006 - 12:29am
Last updated 8 July, 2006 - 1:43pm

Yes, that color can only be
the violet dancer or variable dancer - Argia fumipennis, male. Nice!
… john and jane balaban, 8 July, 2006 - 9:01am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
There is no data for this species west of Ohio, so I'll move this to the guide.
… The Longs, 8 July, 2006 - 10:17am login or register to post comments

 
Oh! You tricked us good -
We didn't even notice that you weren't in Texas. Sneaking out to raft the John Day! Ok, now our brains are in the right place. This should be Argia emma, Emma's dancer. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for jostling us awake!
… john and jane balaban, 8 July, 2006 - 12:18pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, we vacationed
in Oregon, and of course wanted to photo and ID everything we saw there. Thanks, I'll change this to Emma's.
… The Longs, 8 July, 2006 - 1:40pm login or register to post comments

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