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Sympetrum obtrusom
Family: Libellulidae. (Meadowhawk) Male - Length: 31-39 mm. Wingspan: 45-55 mm. Thorax and abdomen are bright orange/red with black spots/pattern on abdomen. Small transparent wings with one light black spot on each tip of the wing. Deep red eyes.
Lawn, residential neighbor near woodlands. Did not notice pond or water source.
Spotted by my 17 year old son Andrew Milne. Photos by me.
Spotted on Aug 2, 2013
Submitted on Aug 12, 2013
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5 Comments
Nice series!
That's fantastic! Good for you. Treasure these moments. I'm sure you will. I recently lost my mother, memories like this are so important.
Thank you so much! This spot means so much to me. The first mother/son spotting for me. His name is Andrew! I didn't see the dragonfly even though it is red.
Great spot. Great pics
nice pictures