Dragonflies of Olmsted County

Meadowhawks are common in southern Minnesota. There are various species. They are approximately 3.5 cm in length.

White-faced Meadowhawks (Sympetrum obtrusum) are named as a result of their white faces. See below.

White-faced Meadowhawk

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Cherry-faced Meadowhawks (Sympetrum internernum) are named for the reddish appearance of their faces. See below.

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

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Band-winged Meadowhawks (Sympetrum semicinctum) are distinguished by the amber coloration at the base of their wings. See below.

Band-winged meadowhawk

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Autumn Meadowhawks (Sympetrum vicinum) can be distinguished by the yellowish-brown appearance of their legs; the other species of meadowhawks have black legs. Their name is derived from the fact that they can be active in the fall season, sometimes as late as November.

Autumn Meadowhawk

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Saffron-winged Meadowhawks (Sympetrum costiferum) are distinguished by the gold coloration on the frontal aspect of their wings. See below.

Safffron-winged Meadowhawk