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Photo#960819
Dragonfly - Sympetrum

Dragonfly - Sympetrum
Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, USA
July 19, 2014
Size: 1 1/2"

Moved
Moved from Dragonflies.

Despite the very nice shot, m
Despite the very nice shot, many Sympetrums just can't be ID'd from photos. Most likely Ruby Meadowhawk, but some Cherry-faced Meadowhawks do not have "cherry" faces. Takes in-hand examination of hamules.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Sympetrum sp.
a male This one is likely headed for Meadowhawk pergatory where species unidentifiable from photographs go :-)

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