13,719 observationsLeast Concern
Black Meadowhawk
Sympetrum danae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Sympetrum
About
Sympetrum danae, the black darter or black meadowhawk is a dragonfly found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America. At about 30 mm (1.2 in) long, it is Britain's smallest resident dragonfly. It is a very active late summer insect typical of heathland and moorland bog pools.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Meadowhawk is Sympetrum danae.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the class Insecta.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the order Odonata.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Black Meadowhawk belongs to the genus Sympetrum.