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Damselfly - Argia vivida
Copyright © 2008 Caroline Humbert

Damselfly - Argia vivida
Mount Washington, Los Angeles County, California, USA
September 28, 2008
Size: about 1 inch to 1.5 inch
Is this a female "Argia Vivida"?
Contributed by Caroline Humbert on 25 November, 2008 - 9:44am
Last updated 26 November, 2008 - 10:50am

"VIvid Dancer", I love that!
"VIvid Dancer", I love that! Thanks.
… Caroline Humbert, 25 November, 2008 - 3:36pm

Yes, it's a Vivid Dancer...
Argia vivida, female. Common from BC to Baja. Various morphs here:

http://www.pbase.com/inaturalist/dancers
… iNaturalist, 25 November, 2008 - 10:46am

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