Argia sedula

(Hagen, 1861)

blue-ringed dancer

Argia sedula, commonly known as the blue-ringed dancer, is a in the Coenagrionidae. The occurs across Central America and North America. It is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable , though research indicates body size varies with location and climate conditions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argia sedula: //ˈɑːr.dʒi.ə ˈsɛd.jʊ.lə//

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Distribution

Central America and North America; present in Middle America globally per distribution records.

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Conservation status

IUCN status: Least Concern (). is stable with no immediate threat to survival.

Climate sensitivity

Body size has been observed to vary depending on location and climate fluctuations, suggesting sensitivity to environmental conditions including global warming effects.

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