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Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Sympetrum

About

The Cherry-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum internum) is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum. It is found across northern and central United States and most of Canada, including southern portions of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Its abdomen is brown, turning dark red at maturity in both sexes. The sides of the abdomen are marked with black triangles and the legs are black. Some females have amber in basal areas of their wings. As their name suggests, faces...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cherry-faced Meadowhawk?
The scientific name of Cherry-faced Meadowhawk is Sympetrum internum.
What kingdom does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belong to?
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk belongs to the genus Sympetrum.