| Common Name: | Dragonfly, Cardinal Meadowhawk | | Scientific Name: | Sympetrum illotum | | Family: | Libellulidae (Skimmers) | | Area: | Lagoon Loop Trail - Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | | Date: | July 5, 2015 | 
The Cardinal Meadowhawk takes its name from the bright red color of the male. The lower photo is of a female, which is much duller. Take note of the dark brown eyes and lighter colored face, and note the white spots on the thorax, all important identifiers for Cardinal Meadowhawks.. | 
Bluebill Lake - Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area - - - June 7, 2013 | 
Beaver Creek State Natural Area, Oregon - - -July 14, 2013 | | Reference: | Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon by Kerst & Gordon / Insects of the Pacific Northwest by Haggard & Harrard |
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