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Sympetrum madidum
red-veined meadowhawk
Sympetrum madidum, the red-veined meadowhawk, is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is distinguished from congeners by gold to red clouding of its wings and red wing veins. The species ranges across western and northern North America, inhabiting shallow marshy ponds and lakes. Adults are active from mid-June to mid-September, with some populations flying from April through September.