I'd like to know if Sympetrum madidum is breeding in the pond or not-I suspect not as I have only seen a few individuals around the property. This one may have come from other nearby ponds or lakes and was just hanging around feeding. The veins along the top margin of the wings can be a brilliant red, giving it the English name. The red face also makes it stand out. This is the largest of the meadowhawks that are found in B.C.. They breed in still waters in the southern half of B.C.
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AuthorsTwo biologists on a beautiful property armed with cameras, smart phones and a marginal knowledge of websites took up the challenge of documenting one species a day on that property. Join along! Posts and photographs by Leah Ramsay and David Fraser (unless otherwise stated); started January 1, 2014. Categories
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