Help identifying Dragonfly type - Sympetrum costiferum

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… Nick Block, 18 November, 2008 - 6:50pm

Saffron-winged

I agree with John and Jane that this is a Saffron-winged Meadowhawk. The lack of extensive black on the abdomen, the black-and-yellow legs, dull thorax, etc. help make the ID.

… Nick Block, 18 November, 2008 - 6:50pm

Another of the ten or so

Meadowhawks you have out there. We don't see anything that looks like stripes on the thorax or spots, but it may be difficult to seem them at this young age. We see color on the leading edge of the wing but there doesn't seem to be much on the rest of the wing. More images of more individuals from different perspectives would be good, but based on what we can see we would suggest Sympetrum costiferum, Saffron-winged. We can almost convince ourselves that the stigma are yellow with black edges.

… john and jane balaban, 24 August, 2008 - 8:15am

John & Jane - Thank you for y

John & Jane - Thank you for your quick response. I looked at hundreds of Dragonfly images here and elsewhere, and thought maybe this was a Saffron-winged, but not sure, I'm new at this. I like to imprint my photographs with the proper identification. Sometimes will state 'Thought to be' as a preface when I'm not sure.

By the way, I come from several generations of teachers. My aunt Doris lived with us, and taught high school Physics, Chemistry, Drama and Photography, quite a gal. I, on the other hand slipped off the track and became an Aerospace Program Manager, ugg :-) (now retired, thank God).

Thanks again for your help - Bob http://www.boblund.com/

… Imageman, 24 August, 2008 - 8:33am

You're very welcome

It's reassuring that we both thought Saffron-winged! But there are a number of fine Odonata experts here on BugGuide. Let's see what they have to say when they chime in.

… john and jane balaban, 24 August, 2008 - 11:54am