Argia lacrimans

(Hagen, 1861)

Sierra Madre Dancer

Argia lacrimans, commonly known as the Sierra Madre Dancer, is a of in the Coenagrionidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The IUCN lists this species as Least Concern () 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 jerky patterns that contrast with the direct flight of other groups.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argia lacrimans: /ˈɑr.dʒi.ə ˈlæ.krɪ.mænz/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic authority

Originally described as Agrion lacrimans by Hagen in 1861.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (). is stable with no immediate threats identified.

Research context

The Argia has been the focus of intensive taxonomic revision by Rosser Garrison and Natalia von Ellenrieder, who have published multiple revisions of this speciose genus (1994, 1996, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022).