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Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red-orange dragonfly with clear wings. Wings point down toward ground when landed

Habitat:

Dunes with bogs and river nearby

Species ID Suggestions

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

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Aarongunnar
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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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