- Source: White-faced meadowhawk
The white-faced meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum) is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum. It is found in the northern United States and southern Canada. Adult males are identifiable by a distinctive pure white face and red bodies. However, females are usually yellowish or brown.
Similar species
Juvenile white-faced meadowhawks are almost indistinguishable from the ruby and cherry-faced meadowhawks. The three species habitats also overlap extensively. White-faces can be identified by having white faces, as the name implies, at maturity.
Sympetrum internum – cherry-faced meadowhawk
Sympetrum rubicundulum – ruby meadowhawk
References
External links
Species Sympetrum obtrusum - White-Faced Meadowhawk, BugGuide.Net
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- White-faced meadowhawk
- Sympetrum
- Sympetrum internum
- Sympetrum costiferum
- List of Canadian dragonflies
- Sympetrum rubicundulum
- Sympetrum madidum
- Libellulidae
- List of invertebrates of California
- List of least concern insects
