Violet Dancer damselfly (male)

Argia fumipennis violacea

Description:

The individual shown in the preceding photo gallery is a male, as indicated by its purple and black coloration; the tip of its abdomen is colored blue. Photo 1 of 2 is a copy of the original photograph, cropped to highlight the damselfly; Photo 2 of 2 is the original photograph. Formerly known as "Variable Dancer," the Violet Dancer is classified as one of three subspecies of Variable Dancer damselflies. Related Resource: http://bugguide.net/node/view/584/tree

Habitat:

The "Wildlife Sanctuary," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...