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White-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum obtrusum

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Description:

White-faced Meadowhawk Dragonfly - Sympetrum obtrusum

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4 Comments

Heather E.L.Gerquest
Heather E.L.Gerquest 11 years ago

That is exactly what it is! Thanks!

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

Beautiful and so strange they would name such a deep red dragonfly "White face". I see it has one but the red stands out so much it deserves a better name.
Great shot on this too.

bee.jacbs
bee.jacbs 11 years ago

I would agree with you Geodialist. White-faced Meadowhawk is also my best guess. Here is a link so you can see what you think Heather: http://bugguide.net/node/view/8056

Geodialist
Geodialist 11 years ago

My best guess: male White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum). Anyone agree with my ID?

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Heather E.L.Gerquest
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Heather E.L.Gerquest

Bangor, Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 11, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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