Variegated Meadowhawk

Description:

A small to medium-sized dragonfly. The male is commonly dark brownish black with an abdomen of bright red, pink, and golden brown. The thorax may be marked with a pair of yellow dots on each side. The females are similar in color but not as brightly colored, with gray and yellow replacing the red of the male.

Habitat:

Shallow open marshy lakes and ponds. Found from British Columbia and Ontario areas south through much of the United States to southern California and Florida.

Notes:

This individual appears to be a female.