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Autumn Meadowhawk - Sympetrum vicinum

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County Records
Autumn Meadowhawk - Sympetrum vicinum male lateral

Size: 1.3 in.

Abdomen has less black than similar species. Legs are yellow to brown, not black. Face is reddish which can cause some confusion with Cherry-faced Meadowhawk.  Uncommon statewide around wetlands and pools.

 

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S3

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Autumn Meadowhawk pair
Autumn Meadowhawk pair
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 7/1

Late Date: 11/17

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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