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Meadowhawk

Sympetrum sp., prob rubicundulum

Photo by Fyn Kynd
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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly red with black markings on abdomen. This male is in the sunning posture and if you look closely you can see little red mites on his thorax.

Habitat:

Sunny opening close to small pond in mixed woodland.

Reference Links:

Genus Sympetrum - Meadowhawks - BugGuide.Net

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