Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)

Elk Grove, IL
2011-10-17

The Autumn Meadowhawk, a North American skimmer dragonfly, is known as a "darter" in the UK. This species boasts vibrant features, including amber-colored basal parts of the wings and dark-red colored pterostigma cells. An autumn sight to behold, the photo vividly captures the stunning coloration that sets this dragonfly apart.

Elk Grove, IL
2011-10-17

They are typically found near ponds, marshes, slow-moving streams, and other areas with relatively stagnant water. They are widespread across the eastern United States, southern Canada, and parts of the western United States.