Striped Meadowhawk
Sympetrum pallipes |
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The Striped Meadowhawk (Sympetrum pallipes) is widespread and common across the western United States and Canada in a variety of habitats. The first image, of a young male, was taken near Lyman, Unita Co., Wyoming, in July, 2008, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender. | |
The next two images, also of young males, were taken in the Malheur National Forest, Grant Co., Oregon, in July, 2008, with the same gear as the 1st image. | |
The young male shown here was in the Deschutes National Forest, Klamath Co., Oregon, in August, 2008. | |
The next 4 shots (3 mature males and 1 female) were along the Clearwater River, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, in August, 2008. | |
The female Striped Meadowhawk on the right was along Boardman Creek, Cherry Co., Nebraska, in July, 2011. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash. | |
Striped Meadowhawk 34.0484 |
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Striped Meadowhawk 34.0484 |
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