Other Common Names
Formerly called Yellow-legged Meadowhawk.
Numbers
One of 15 species in the genus.
Size
adult body length 26-35 mm
Range
Eastern U.S. except Florida and Louisiana; parts of southern Canada; Great Plains states; Oregon, Washington, and parts of California.
Habitat
Marshes, lakes, ponds, slow-moving streams.
Season
Primarily late in the summer; often the last species to be seen in a given area.
Food
Adults feed on small flying insects.
Nymphs prey on aquatic invertebrates.
Internet References
E-Nature.com live adult image [by Sidney Dunkle, Texas] plus common name reference [Yellow-legged Meadowhawk] and other info
Dragonflies and Damselflies of West Virginia live adult images plus common name reference [Autumn Meadowhawk], description, and other info (Stephen Cresswell, West Virginia)
