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Black Meadowhawk

Sympetrum danae

Description:

Both sexes have black legs and a very broad base to the hind wing. The thorax has yellow sides separated by a bold black panel in which there are three yellow spots

Habitat:

Marshy Wetlands. Found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America.

Notes:

Also known as the Black Darter.

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3 Comments

ianmaton
ianmaton 11 years ago

Thanks for the kind comments.

courtneyhitson
courtneyhitson 11 years ago

Beautiful capture! Great find!!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Another beautiful shot!

ianmaton
Spotted by
ianmaton

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 14, 2013

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