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Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red body and head, red and orange veining on wings,

Habitat:

Stagnant, marsh area off the main river.

Notes:

Flitting about nearly non-stop and entangling with other dragonfly species. Seemed to be quite territorial.

Reference Links:

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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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