Variegated meadowhawk

The variegated meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to North America.

The male is commonly dark brownish black with an abdomen of bright red, pink, and golden brown.

This species is found from British Columbia and Ontario areas south through much of the United States to southern California and Florida.

It migrates as far south as Honduras, and as far west as eastern Asia.

Variegated meadowhawks live near ponds, lakes, and swamps.

An up close view of where the wings connect to the thorax of a female variegated meadowhawk.
An up close view of a female Sympetrum corruptum , showing where the wings connect to the Synthorax .
Itasca State Park, Minnesota