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  White-faced Meadowhawk
            Sympetrum obtrusum (Hagen, 1867)

Species distribution map
Note: Map data may be inaccurate due to confusion within this complex. 

Range & Habitat:

Scattered records throughout the state.  Exact status uncertain due to confusion within this complex.

Typically found in still or slow water, even in temporary ponds.
White-faced Meadowhawk male lateral 

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Description:

A little red bug with black triangles down the sides of the abdomen and a white face.  Not identifiable in the field in New Jersey, click here for a discussion of this complex

 

Conservation Status:

State: SU - Degree of rarity uncertain, need more information

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

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Flight season:

Early Date: 6/21
Late Date: 10/15

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS
© 2006 Jim Bangma, NJOS  Comments or suggestions?  Use the Feedback Form