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Saffron-winged Meadowhawk - Sympetrum costiferum

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County Records
Saffron-winged Meadowhawk - Sympetrum costiferum male dorsal

Size: 1.4 in.

Uncommon statewide around wetlands and ponds. A fairly dull red meadowhawk with golden leading edges to the wings. The female shows more gold on the wing than does the male.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S3

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Saffron-winged Meadowhawk - Sympetrum costiferum male lateral
male lateral

Saffron-winged Meadowhawk - Sympetrum costiferum female dorsal
female dorsal
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/30

Late Date: 10/18

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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