Argia extranea

(Hagen, 1861)

Spine-tipped Dancer

Argia extranea, commonly known as the spine-tipped dancer, is a of in the Coenagrionidae. It occurs across the Americas, with records from North America, Central America, and South America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival. As a member of the Argia, it belongs to the largest genus in the Argiinae, which is characterized by distinctive .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argia extranea: //ˈɑr.dʒi.ə ɛkˈstræ.ni.ə//

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Distribution

Found in North America, Central America, and South America. Distribution records confirm presence across Middle America and the Americas generally.

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