Ruddy Darter
Sympetrum sanguineum
Adult ruddy darters patrol sunny ponds, marshes, and sheltered waterways, often resting on low stems between flights. They catch small flying insects in the air, using spiny legs to form a basket around prey. Mature males are especially recognizable for their vivid red abdomen and can be territorial around breeding water.
- Type
- Wing / Fang
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Ruddy Darter