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INSECTS

Ruby Meadowhawk

Sympetrum rubicundulum

Insects
Native
Ruby Meadowhawk, photo 1 of 5
Ruby Meadowhawk, Male
Ruby Meadowhawk, Female
33.5 mmLength

Imperiled in Québec. Dragonfly or damselfly in the family Libellulidae 33.5 mm long. Lives near water. Feeds on insects.

There are 11 observations of Ruby Meadowhawk in Québec, mostly in Lanaudière, Chaudière-Appalaches and Montréal, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and August and become rare from October to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Lanaudière4
  2. Chaudière-Appalaches2
  3. Montréal2
  4. Centre-du-Québec1
  5. Capitale-Nationale1
  6. Mauricie1

Habitat

Water’s edgepeupleloup

Similar species

Autumn MeadowhawkSympetrum vicinum
White-faced MeadowhawkSympetrum obtrusum
Cherry-faced MeadowhawkSympetrum internum
Band-winged MeadowhawkSympetrum semicinctum