Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Ruby Meadowhawk

Sympetrum rubicundulum

Both sexes of the Ruby Meadowhawk have yellow to brown faces, brown to dark red abdomens, black legs and dark wing veins. Some western individuals have a large area of amber color at the base of the wings. This species is very similar to the Cherry-faced and White-faced Meadowhawk.

Blue indicates record in Beckemeyer database.
Green indicates record in Sibley database.
Yellow indicates sight or photographic record.