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Possible Saffron-winged Meadowhawk - Libellula quadrimaculata

Becker, Sherburne County, Minnesota, USA
June 1, 2011
Size: ~1.5"

This looks similar to a Saffron-WingedMeadowhawk, but the body markings on the sides and top are different. Also the stigma and nodus are very dark color. Could this be a juvenile male?

Contributed by David L Doyle on 7 June, 2011 - 9:15am
Last updated 9 June, 2011 - 1:35am

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… v belov, 9 June, 2011 - 1:35am

Four-spotted skimmer

It's a bit early in the year for Meadowhawks which are smaller than this species.

… Larry de March, 7 June, 2011 - 1:10pm

Possible Saffron-winged Meadowhawk

I know it's early. I just cannot find anything else in my books that has that Gold color on the wingfronts, and I am wondering if someone else knows what else it could be. The size estimate could be wrong.

… David L Doyle, 7 June, 2011 - 1:15pm

Possible Saffron-winged Meadowhawk

I know it's early. I just cannot find anything else in my books that has that Gold color on the wingfronts, and I am wondering if someone else knows what else itcould be. The size estimate could be wrong.

… David L Doyle, 7 June, 2011 - 1:15pm

I already told you

what it is

… Larry de March, 7 June, 2011 - 1:22pm

Four Spotted Skimmer

Thank you. I just read your comment the first time, without looking at the header. I'm pretty new to this commenting.

… David L Doyle, 7 June, 2011 - 2:16pm

your first image here

Welcome and I hope you find lots more.

Larry

… Larry de March, 7 June, 2011 - 2:21pm

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