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Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

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Field Notes

Notes:

This Cardinal Meadowhawk dragonfly perched on a fencepost in our backyard in Vancouver, Washington, and let me get close with my camera.

Species ID Suggestions

Flame Skimmer or Cardinal meadowhawk

libellula saturata or sympetrum illotum

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More likely a meadowhawk as they have less rust.

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PublishedJuly 8, 2011

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