White-Faced Meadowhawk

Description:

The mature male of this red and black species is distinctive because of its bright white face.

Habitat:

This species is common throughout Canada and United States, except for the south. It is usually found at ponds, lakes, marshes, bogs, and slow streams. It is abundant in the last half of summer and the autumn throughout Wisconsin. This particular one was found near a pond.

Notes:

The meadowhawks form a group of small, late-season skimmers that can be difficult to tell apart. The Kalosympetrum subgenus in particular, which includes the Ruby, White-Faced, Cherry-Faced, and Jane's Meadowhawks, are often difficult to distinguish and their taxonomic status is not in agreement among experts.