State insects are designated by 48 individual states of the fifty United States. Some states have more than one designated insect, or have multiple categories (e.g., state insect and state butterfly, etc.). Iowa and Michigan are the two states without a designated state insect.

2023年12月10日 · Everything you need to know about Nevada's state insect, the vivid dancer damselfly ("Argia vivida"), including its habits and early forms.

The species is also considered the state insect of Nevada. [8] Argia vivida vary in color, although they are typically associated with the bright blue coloration. Other variations include red, brown, or grey depending on the type of morph and temperature. [9]

NRS 235.062 State insect. The insect known as the Vivid Dancer Damselfly (Argia vivida) is hereby designated as the official state insect of the State of Nevada.

2024年2月15日 · The state insect of Nevada has been the vivid dancer damselfly (Argia vivida) since 2009. It was decided in a school contest held in Las Vegas. The fourth graders of the John R. Beatty Elementary school chose this rich blue insect as it resembles Nevada’s official colors.

2009年5月4日 · CARSON CITY - Gov. Jim Gibbons made a lot of fourth-graders happy today when he signed into law a bill making the vivid dancer damselfly Nevada's official state insect. The effort to make the blue and silver insect Nevada's favorite was led by a Beatty Elementary School class in Las Vegas.

2009年2月20日 · This page offers information about the Nevada State Insect, Vivid Dancer Damselfly (Argia vivida), and its adoption as the official Insect.

2023年5月25日 · Nevada has named six official state animal symbols that best represent the Silver State. 1. State Animal: Desert Bighorn Sheep. The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is one of three subspecies of bighorn sheep and is found exclusively in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Vivid dancer damselflies are the state insect of Nevada and can be found across the state. Vivid dancer damselflies are able to live farther north than they normally should by inhabiting hot springs. Damselflies and dragonflies look very similar …

In the arid landscapes of Nevada, where the sun's scorching rays dance upon the earth, a remarkable creature holds the prestigious title of the state insect - the Vivid Dancer (Argia vivida). This enchanting species has captivated entomologists with its …