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Argia vivida
Species of damselfly / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Argia vivida, the vivid dancer, is a species of narrow-winged damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.[2][3][4][5] This species is commonly found in springs and forests Central America and North America.[2][6] Argia vivida inhabit areas of diverse temperatures due to thermoregulation.[7] The species is also considered the state insect of Nevada.[8]
Argia vivida | |
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Male | |
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Female, Utah | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Coenagrionidae |
Genus: | Argia |
Species: | A. vivida |
Binomial name | |
Argia vivida Hagen in Selys, 1865 | |
Argia vivida vary in color, although they are typically associated with the bright blue coloration. Other variations include red, brown, or grey depending on the type of morph and temperature.[9] Mating occurs in mornings and afternoons, and eggs are oviposited just below the surface of the water.[10][6] Larvae and adults feed on larvae from small invertebrates and small flying insects, respectively.[6][11]
The IUCN conservation status of Argia vivida is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' population. The population is stable.[1][12]