Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum) is a common late-season dragonfly found throughout Maryland. This is one of the most cold-hardy dragonflies in North America, frequently persisting into November or December during milder weather in this latitude, provided nights don't drop far below freezing. This dragonfly is usually found in permanent bodies of water, often near wooded habitats (Paulson, 2011). This is an abundant species in fall, and is recorded from all counties in Maryland (Richard Orr's The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Maryland and the District of Columbia).
Formerly named Yellow-legged Meadowhawk, and generally the only red dragonfly with pale legs in Maryland.
There are 895 records in the project database.
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