Between Argia Sp D and C

for RMFelix ..hope this helps to nail it down to C or D :)
I took this today to help with ID

comments (8)

RMFelix

Lion

http://bdei2.cs.umb.edu:8080/efg2/EFGImages/odonata/Argia-oculata-typeC-f-4168e25.jpg
Everything seems to match, exception made to blue area below central black stripe on S9 (not quite visible, or under shaded) and, as you said, local distribution. Posted 9 years ago
1. Annette Flottwell
  
  Lion
  
  Great, yes you are right.
  So we assume she hasn't looked at the map and just happens to be in our garden. Mind you the jungle part is a great hunting ground! Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. RMFelix
    
    Lion
    
    I really can't imagine was is to visit and explore a place like Costa Rica in terms of its Biodiversity. I hope some day, who knows! ;) cheers* Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Annette Flottwell
      
      Lion
      
      Please come, I will find affordable rooms for you or just stay with us. I would love to go insect hunting with you and our cameras. And lots of mosquito repellent :) Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. RMFelix
        
        Lion
        
        On wish list! Thank you, cheers* Posted 9 years ago
3. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  I am confused here. The main page with the descriptions says Argia sp. C. Is this a new species which has not been named and accepted yet? In this case I cannot create an entry for it. On the other hand, the name of the photo says Argia oculata which is a valid species name, but is it the right one for this specimen?
  http://bdei2.cs.umb.edu:8080/efg2/Redirect.jsp?displayFormat=html&dataSourceName=odonataofcostarica_1321652367880&ALL_TABLE_NAME=efg_rdb_tables&uniqueID=1367239511412 Posted 9 years ago
4. 1. Annette Flottwell
    
    Lion
    
    YES! They are all argia oculata, only there are several very different subtypes from A to H. I know, it isn't easy!!
    That is why I had to ask for expert help. Posted 9 years ago
  2. RMFelix
    
    Lion
    
    I believe yes, Wildflower, you are right. Argia sp. forms C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L are not yet scientifically classified as true species. The genus Argia is one of the most biodiverse coenagrionidae in zygoptera order.
    The Argia oculata is described by Hagen in Selys, 1865 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argia
    Here there is a potencial match http://libellules-guyane.net/determiner/Argia_oculata/#!# but the most reliable reference is #!#http://efg.cs.umb.edu/efg2/search?displayFormat=HTML&ALL_TABLE_NAME=efg_rdb_tables&searchType=plates&displayName=Odonata%20of%20Costa%20Rica&dataSourceName=odonataofcostarica_1321652367880&ALL_TABLE_NAME=efg_rdb_tables but they don't quote Argia oculata on their list. I believe this has to do with the fact that Argia oculata is the species in which new species Types were identified and could now be under study or classification. My opinion? In doubt, the best thing to do is identify it as Argia Sp. C, or as they refer as Argia oculata Type C. Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago

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