Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis)

Blue-fronted Dancer, a reference photo — Photo: Andrew C · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The blue-fronted dancer (Argia apicalis) is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, native to parts of North America. It was first described by the American zoologist Thomas Say in 1840. It is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Blue-fronted Dancer being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Argia moesta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Argia
Species: Argia apicalis

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