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Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk

Sympetrum costiferum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Odonata (Odonata)
Family
Libellulidae
Genus
Sympetrum
Species
Sympetrum costiferum (Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk)

Names in Other Languages

French Sympétrum Rubigineux

Similar Species in Sympetrum

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Banded Darter
Sympetrum pedemontanum
Least Concern
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Band-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum semicinctum
Least Concern
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Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
Least Concern
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red-veined darter
Sympetrum fonscolombii
Least Concern
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Ruddy Darter
Sympetrum sanguineum
Least Concern
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Yellow-winged Darter
Sympetrum flaveolum
Least Concern
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Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
Least Concern
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Spotted Darter
Sympetrum depressiusculum
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk?
The scientific name of Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk is Sympetrum costiferum. It belongs to the genus Sympetrum.
What is the conservation status of Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk?
Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk live?
Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk belong to?
Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum) belongs to the genus Sympetrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Libellulidae.
Is Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk endangered?
No, Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk belong to?
Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum costiferum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk?
The closest relatives of Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk in the genus Sympetrum include Banded Darter, Band-Winged Meadowhawk, Common Darter, red-veined darter, Ruddy Darter.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sympetrum — 17 Species

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Banded Darter
Sympetrum pedemontanum
LC 🐾
Band-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum semicinctum
LC 🐾
Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
LC 🐾
red-veined darter
Sympetrum fonscolombii
LC 🐾
Ruddy Darter
Sympetrum sanguineum
LC 🐾
Yellow-winged Darter
Sympetrum flaveolum
LC 🐾
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
LC 🐾
Spotted Darter
Sympetrum depressiusculum
VU 🐾
Moustached Darter
Sympetrum vulgatum
LC 🐾
White-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum obtrusum
LC 🐾
Desert Darter
Sympetrum sinaiticum
LC 🐾
Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
LC
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Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum costiferum
LC
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Southern Darter
Sympetrum meridionale
DD 🐾
Black Darter
Sympetrum danae
LC 🐾
Island Darter
Sympetrum nigrifemur
LC 🐾
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum internum
LC
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