Latin Etymology: Sympetrum (?) corruptum ("broken")
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) at North Dakota, USA - July 2024 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 49mm / Wingspan: 50-70mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
An unusual species of dragonfly in that it is noted to migrate, but are most commonly found near wetlands, and in this case, is able to associate with more difficult habitats including brackish and temporary pools. Unlike most "meadowhawk" species of dragonfly, it is not specifically red but rather can come in various colours.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Sympetrum
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Widespread across much of the Lower 48, though more patchily in the East
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in North Dakota
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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