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cardinal meadowhawks, egg laying Cardinal Meadowhawk,Geotagged,Summer,Sympetrum illotum,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

cardinal meadowhawks, egg laying

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    erinmoore
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    I thought maybe the step *before* egg laying! Very nice. Posted 2 months ago
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      lol - those steps were occurring somewhat simultaneously - the female was dipping her abdomen in the water too. Maybe having the male there to assist in pulling her back up is helpful? Posted 2 months ago

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The Cardinal Meadowhawk

''Sympetrum illotum'', the cardinal meadowhawk, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded Jul 23, 2025. Captured Jul 22, 2025 14:01 in 17401 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA.
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  • X-T2
  • f/7.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 365.7mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.