Variable dancer damselfly, Argia fumipennis, Coenagrionidae
The variable dancer is found mostly in the eastern United States, but also through the center of the country and down into Mexico. A large range of coloration is seen in this species and its subspecies with females usually less colorful, but most notable is the male of the subspecies Argia fumipennis violacea (the violet dancer), which is purple with a blue abdominal tip.
Photo 1 by susanelliott, 2 by Rsbernard, 3 by maurice13, 4 by hitefamily, 5-6 by judygva, 7 by greglasley, 8 by muir, 9 by marykeim, and 10 by judygva












