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Meadowhawk

Sympetrum sp.

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43.5983, -70.3352

Field Notes

Notes:

Possibly the band-winged or ruby species of meadowhawk dragonfly. Definitely the male of the species.

Reference Links:

Maine Species List

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
GretelDeRuiter
Chris, I think it's definitely a meadowhawk, but the red-veined species isn't native to the area where I spotted it. Thanks for putting me on the right track, though!

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PublishedApril 8, 2012

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