Status:
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).
Description:
Formerly named Yellow-legged Meadowhawk, and generally the only red dragonfly with pale legs in Maryland.
Records:
There are 574 records in the project database.
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A male Autumn Meadowhawk in Baltimore City, Maryland (10/31/2006). Determined by Cliff Bernzweig/BugGuide. Photo by
Thomas Wilson. (
MBP list)

An Autumn Meadowhawk in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (9/30/2007). Autumn Meadowhawks can be easily identified because they are the only meadowhawks with yellow legs. They are also one of the latest flying dragonflies, often persisting into late fall. Photo by
Jim Brighton. (
MBP list)

An Autumn Meadowhawk at Jug Bay in Prince George's Co., Maryland (11/5/2005) Photo by
Bill Hubick. (
MBP list)

An Autumn Meadowhawk found encased in ice in Howard Co., Maryland (11/24/2013). Photo by
Bonnie Ott. (
MBP list)

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