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Variegated Meadowhawk

Photo by andyarct
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Description:

Very similar looking to the Ruby Meadowhawk, but with shades of maroon and green.

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Comments (5)
mfs37
Phil says "Wow", me too! Fascinating dragonfly!
andyarct
I think you're right Mick: Thank you!
LucBertrand
Very nice photo, the colors are beautiful and this specimen is very beautiful dragonfly . I 'd never seen before . I like his red goest :)
MickGrant
Maybe Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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