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Ruby Meadowhawk

Sympetrum rubicundulum

Photo by Ingrid3
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

male, constriction along abdomen, orange and red

Habitat:

In Garden. Perching sites are very important to attract dragonflies. They prefer artificial isolated stakes and cord lines above the ground which they defend areas around, seeking out sunny stretches along the lines throughout the day.

Notes:

Dunkle 2000 Dragonflies through binoculars.

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PublishedNovember 22, 2013

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