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Black Meadowhawk

Sympetrum danae

Photo by ianmaton
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Field Notes

Description:

Both sexes have black legs and a very broad base to the hind wing. The thorax has yellow sides separated by a bold black panel in which there are three yellow spots

Habitat:

Marshy Wetlands. Found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America.

Notes:

Also known as the Black Darter.

Reference Links:

Black Darter

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ianmaton
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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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