Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta) (Hagen, 1861)

 

Synonyms: Agrion moestum, Agrion putridum, Argia intruda

 

 

Argia moesta is widespread in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, ranging from Ontario and southern Quebec to Florida, California, and central Mexico (Map). This species is found at streams, rivers, and lakes, e.g., where mats of floating vegetation are present. It may be seen year-round at the south of its range. The images below show mostly A. moesta, although A. sedula and Enallagma civile were present in that congregation of as well.

 

		18617 Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta); breeding congregation Salineño, Starr County Texas, USA Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
		18634 Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta); breeding congregation Salineño, Starr County Texas, USA Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
		18621 Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta); breeding congregation Salineño, Starr County Texas, USA Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
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