band-winged meadowhawk

band-winged meadowhawk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sympetrum semicinctum


Taxonomy

Order:

Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)

 

Suborder:

Epiprocta

 

infraorder:

Anisoptera (dragonflies)

 

Superfamily:

Cavilabiata

 

Family:

Libellulidae (skimmers)

Subspecies

eastern band-winged meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum semicinctum)

western meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum occidentale)


Identification

See the subspecies for identifying information.

 
Similar
Species

 


Larval Food

 

 
Adult Food

 

 
Life Cycle

Eggs are laid among plants emerging from the water at the edges of ponds and in marshes.

 
Behavior

 


Range Range Map   Sources: 7, 16, 18.
 
Sightings

Carver Park Reserve

Kasota Prairie SNA

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Ordway Prairie

Uncas Dunes SNA


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Synonyms

 

 
Common
Names

band-winged meadowhawk


 

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