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Photo#377180
Dragonfly - Sympetrum

Dragonfly - Sympetrum
Ottawa, Cyrville, Ontario, Canada
August 17, 2008
Size: 3 inches long
Is this a common skimmer?

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Sympetrum sp
This does look like a Meadowhawk, but it looks like there could be 3 species in your area that look like this. In addition to White-faced, it could be Ruby (S. rubicundulum) or Cherry-faced (S. internum).

to me looks like a Meadowhawk
This White-faced Meadowhawk, Sympetrum obtrusum, looks very similar in shape, wing spots. Can't see if yours has a white face from this angle though. Somebody that knows dragonflies better than I do may be able to ID with this picture.


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