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White-faced Meadowhawk Dragonfly

Sympetrum obtrusom

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40.8923, -74.4774

Field Notes

Description:

Family: Libellulidae. (Meadowhawk) Male - Length: 31-39 mm. Wingspan: 45-55 mm. Thorax and abdomen are bright orange/red with black spots/pattern on abdomen. Small transparent wings with one light black spot on each tip of the wing. Deep red eyes.

Habitat:

Lawn, residential neighbor near woodlands. Did not notice pond or water source.

Notes:

Spotted by my 17 year old son Andrew Milne. Photos by me.

Reference Links:

White-Faced Meadowhawk

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Comments (5)
Kyle A
That's fantastic! Good for you. Treasure these moments. I'm sure you will. I recently lost my mother, memories like this are so important.
Carol Snow Milne
Thank you so much! This spot means so much to me. The first mother/son spotting for me. His name is Andrew! I didn't see the dragonfly even though it is red.
Kyle A
Great spot. Great pics

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Spotted in Summer in the North East
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013

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