




Sympetrum internum
The Cherry-faced Meadowhawk is a bright red dragonfly that loves to fly around ponds and wetlands. It has a special cherry-colored face that makes it easy to spot!
Habitat: Wetlands
The Cherry-faced Meadowhawk is a small dragonfly. Males are distinguished by their bright cherry-red face and abdomen, contrasting with clear wings that have a reddish vein near the base. Females are typically yellowish-orange with similar wing patterns, making them visually different from other red meadowhawks.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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A meadowhawk's two sets of wings beat separately, allowing super-precise flight control!
Baby meadowhawks live underwater as fierce hunters for up to two years!
Dragonflies are ancient insects, flying since before dinosaurs roamed the Earth!
These dragonflies can warm themselves by sunbathing or cool down by perching in the shade!
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk can fly in every direction, even backward, because of powerful independent wing control, helping them dodge and chase prey.
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk has huge compound eyes covering most of its head, providing nearly 360-degree vision that helps spot tiny insects.
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk has spiny legs that form a basket-like trap, helping them scoop up and hold flying insects mid-flight.
Tiny insects like mosquitoes and gnats are snatched from the air by this speedy hunter!
Age differences: Nymphs hunt aquatic insects and tiny tadpoles underwater, while adults hunt flying insects in the air.
Culex pipiens
Adults snatch flying mosquitoes from the air.

Lithobates clamitans
Adult meadowhawks can become a meal for hungry frogs.

Lepomis macrochirus
Nymphs living underwater are prey for these fish.
Typha latifolia
Nymphs hide and hunt among cattail stems underwater.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Dragonflies are friendly and won't hurt you, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
45-60 mm
30-40 mm
30-60 days
40 km/h
Tiny insects like mosquitoes and gnats are snatched from the air by this speedy hunter!
Wetlands
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