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White-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum obtrusum

Taxonomy

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

About

The White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum) is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum. It is found in the northern United States and southern Ontario. Adult males are identifiable by a distinctive pure white face and red bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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