Striped Meadowhawk, Sympetrum pallipes, in Pinal Co.: new late flying date for Arizona
November 7, 2010
Species: Striped Meadowhawk
Location: Kelvin Bridge
The Striped Meadowhawk, Sympetrum pallipes, in Arizona is usually found at middle to high elevations and is known to fly from June to October (Paulson 2009). On 7 November 2010 a mature male was found at Kelvin Bridge along the Gila River (elevation: 536 m). This observation provides a new late flying date for the species in the state.