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Band-winged Meadowhawk

Sympetrum semicinctum

The Band-winged Meadowhawk is a colorful dragonfly with bright red and yellow wings. They love to fly around ponds and fields, catching tiny bugs to eat. Watch them zoom and dart in the sun!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Band-winged Meadowhawk has a distinctive amber or yellowish-orange patch at the base of its hindwings, which gives it its name. Males display a reddish abdomen, while females are more yellowish-brown. Their clear wings often have dark veins.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOdonataFamilyLibellulidaeGenusSympetrum
Band-winged Meadowhawk
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Band-winged Meadowhawk

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Band-winged Meadowhawk's eyes have thousands of tiny lenses!

Dragonflies are among the oldest winged insects on Earth!

Their larvae live underwater for months, even years, before becoming adults!

They help people by eating hundreds of mosquitoes and other pests daily!

Special abilities

Ability

360 Vision Scope

Band-winged Meadowhawk can see almost all around itself because of huge compound eyes that help them spot prey and avoid predators.

Ability

Amber Wing Flasher

Band-winged Meadowhawk has distinctive amber wing patches that may help them signal other dragonflies during courtship.

Ability

Aerial Acrobatics

Band-winged Meadowhawk can fly forwards, backwards, and hover, using four strong wings that help them catch flying insects mid-air.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
40-55 mm
Size
25-35 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These aerial hunters feast on small flying insects, helping to control mosquito populations near water.

Age differences: Larvae eat aquatic insects; adults eat flying insects.

Primary Foods

  • mosquitoes
  • gnats
  • midges
  • small flies
  • moths

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Dragonflies are friendly and won't hurt you. Just watch them from a distance!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Band-winged Meadowhawk's wingspan?

40-55 mm

How big is Band-winged Meadowhawk?

25-35 mm

How long does Band-winged Meadowhawk live?

30-60 days

How fast can Band-winged Meadowhawk fly?

20 km/h

What does Band-winged Meadowhawk eat?

These aerial hunters feast on small flying insects, helping to control mosquito populations near water.

Where is Band-winged Meadowhawk usually found?

Wetlands

How does Band-winged Meadowhawk hunt?

Pursuit

How many legs does Band-winged Meadowhawk have?

6

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