Insect · GBIF taxon 5051416
Blue-tipped Dancer
Argia tibialisAlso known as Blue-tipped Damselfly
Blue-tipped dancers perch frequently on low vegetation, fallen wood, and rocks along shaded stream banks and forested river margins. Males feature dark bodies with distinct blue spots near the tip of the abdomen, while females display brown and tan camouflage. They fly agilely through dappled sunlight to capture small aquatic insects midair.
DamselflyFreshwaterPredatory
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mosquitoes
- Midges
- Mayflies
Predators
- Dragonflies
- Birds
- Frogs
ThreatsWater pollution, shoreline habitat degradation, and canopy removal
HabitatsShaded streams, river edges, and wooded wetlands
Life span1–2 months as adults (up to a year as aquatic nymphs)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCoenagrionidae
- SpeciesArgia tibialis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Approach slowly along stream edges where adults perch on low leaves in dappled light.
- Timing: Look for active adults during warm afternoon hours from late spring through autumn.
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