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Autumn Meadowhawk

Sympetrum vicinum

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Illustration of Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)

The Autumn Meadowhawk is a small, red dragonfly that is one of the last species flying in late fall across eastern North America, sometimes persisting into November. Males become deep blood-red while females and immatures are yellow-brown. It is frequently found far from water, perching in fields and sunny roadsides while hunting small insects.

Habitat
Open fields, roadsides, and meadows near water in fall
Diet
Adults: small flying insects. Nymphs: aquatic invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Autumn Meadowhawk

The best time to see a Autumn Meadowhawk is August–October, when about 74% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 33,335 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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