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Damselfly - Argia emma - male

Damselfly - Argia emma - Male
Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
June 17, 2009
So far, every time I've seen a damselfly with a touch of violet (or more than a touch) it's been an Emma's Dancer, so I'm going to guess Emma's Dancer - Argia emma. And because it does have a touch of violet, rather than being all violet, I'll also guess it's a female.

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Your ID is Correct - Argia emma
In my opinion the gender is male - judging by the abdominal segments 8-10 being blue.

 
Thanks William,
Not sure why I thought female, but I agree with your opinion on gender - blue segments 8 through 10 equals male, as does purplish overtones, as does the thinner abdomen and no ovipositor.

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