Sympetrum rubicundulum
The ruby meadowhawk (Sympetrum rubicundulum) is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. It is found in northern United States and southern Ontario, Canada. Adult males are identifiable by a distinctive orange to brown face and red bodies. Females faces have same colours as males; bodies are brown to dark-red.[1]
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| Species: | S. rubicundulum |
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| Sympetrum rubicundulum (Say, 1839) | |
Similar species
- Sympetrum internum – cherry-faced meadowhawk
- Sympetrum obtrusum – white-faced meadowhawk
- Sympetrum costiferum - saffron-winged meadowhawk
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gollark: If they fail on a space habitat, I probably die horribly and can't easily get help from somewhere nearby.
gollark: If the power or water supply fail here, I'll probably be somewhat uncomfortable until they're restored, but be basically fine, at least as long as they're available somewhere not too far away.
gollark: No, the requirements on a space habitat are higher.
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References
- Dunkle, S.W., Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America. New York:Oxford University Press, 2000:200.
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