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White-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum obtrusum

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 obtrusum (White-faced Meadowhawk)

Names in Other Languages

French Sympétrum Éclaireur

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