Variegated Meadowhawk

Taxobox
name = Variegated Meadowhawk

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domain = Eukarya
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Arthropoda
classis = Insecta
ordo = Odonata
subordo = Anisoptera
familia = Libellulidae
genus = "Sympetrum"
species = "S. corruptum"
binomial = "Sympetrum corruptum"
binomial_authority = (Hagen, 1861)The Variegated Meadowhawk ("Sympetrum corruptum") is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to North America.

Description

The Variegated Meadowhawk is a small to medium size dragonfly with a slender abdomen and often reaching the length of 1 5/8 to 1 11/12 inches. The male is commonly colored dark brownish black with an abdomen of bright red, pink, and golden brown. The thorax may be marked with a pair of yellow dots of each side. The leading edges of the wings are marked with pinkish wings.

The females are similar in color but not as brightly colored with gray and yellow replacing the red of the male. Young Variegated Meadowhawk are much paler in color and mottled with pale green, pale yellow, golden brown, and orange.

Location [Migration]

This particular species is found near British Columbia/Ontario areas, spreading south through much of the U.S. to southern California and Florida. It migrates as far south as Honduras in Central America, as far as eastern Asia.

Variegated Meadowhawks make their home near ponds, lakes, and swamps.

Feeding Habits

References

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External links

* [http://www.azodes.com/dragons/skimmers/mead-vari.asp Variegated Meadowhawk] at AzOdes
* [http://www.greglasley.net/variegated.html Variegated Meadowhawk] photo and profile