Violet Dancer Damselfly

Description:

r only violet-colored damselfly, the length of the Violet Dancer varies from 1.1 to 1.3 inches for both genders. The male has a violet thorax with thin black shoulder stripes (forked) and pale sides. The abdomen is violet with black markings and blue tips. The eyes are dark with purple eyespots. The female has a light brown thorax with forked black stripes. The abdomen is brown with black spots and streaks on the sides. The eyes are brownish gray. The abdomen is pale dorsally, compared to other female dancers.