Dusky Dancer (Argia translata)

Dusky Dancer
Argia translata

The Dusky Dancer (Argia translata) is a widespread damselfly of rivers and streams across much of the U.S. The first 2 photos here, of a male and female, were digital captures with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 300 mm F4 L IS lens with a 1.4 extender and 550 EX flash. Both shots were taken in Travis Co., Texas in May, 2003.

The shot at right was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 180mm F/3.5 Macro and 1.4X extender and 580EX flash in May, 2005 in Utopia, Uvalde Co., Texas.
The female Dusky Dancer shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in June, 2008. This image was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.
The Dusky Dancers in tandem shown here were along the Guadalupe River near Ingram, Kerr Co., Texas, in October, 2004.
The pair of Dusky Dancers in tandem on the right was on the San Marcos River, Hays Co., Texas, in August, 2010. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash.
The male Dusky Dancer on the right was along Onion Creek, near Dripping Springs, Hays Co., Texas, in July, 2012. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender.
Dusky Dancer Argia translata male Alum Creek, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co., Texas 11 May 2013
Dusky Dancer Argia translata male Onion Creek, near Dripping Springs, Hays Co., Texas 13 August 2013
Dusky Dancer Argia translata male Onion Creek, near Dripping Springs, Hays Co., Texas 13 August 2013
Dusky Dancer Argia translata male National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo Co., Texas 23 February 2014