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Genus Sympetrum - Meadowhawks

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
Suborder Anisoptera (Dragonflies)
Family Libellulidae (Skimmers)
Genus Sympetrum (Meadowhawks)
Identification
This can be a very difficult genus to identify. Photos of the hamuli (on males) or subgenital plate (on females) are necessary to confirm the identification of some species.
Contributed by Troy Bartlett on 16 February, 2004 - 12:32pm
Additional contributions by Tony-2, Nick Block
Last updated 15 September, 2016 - 12:35pm

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