Autumn Meadowhawk

Found near ponds, lakes, marshes, and often in meadows or gardens during late summer and fall.

Carnivorous; adults feed on flying insects like mosquitoes, flies, and gnats. Larvae (nymphs) eat aquatic insects and small tadpoles.

Known for being one of the last dragonflies to remain active in the autumn, often flying into November. Frequently perches on vegetation to wait for prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem as they provide natural pest control by consuming large quantities of mosquitoes and other biting flies. They are harmless to humans.