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Argia moesta
Powder blue damselfly. Most likely a male. The common name refers directly to the male's pruinosity, appearing to be covered with a powdery blue or grayish substance. Older males are more pruinose, and may even be more ash white than blue. The scientific name moesta, means sorrowful, and may refer to customs (such as those on Ash Wednesday) of dusting oneself with ashes to express sorrow or mourning.
Rocky outcrop on the shore of the Chagrin River. Protected area with deciduous woods and a river. Chagrin River Park, Lake Metroparks systems, Willoughby, Ohio, Lake County, USA.
Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Aug 7, 2013
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