Sympetrum rubicundulum
In 3 days ~10%
Sympetrum rubicundulum, commonly known as the ruby meadowhawk, is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. It is found in northern United States and southern Ontario, Canada. Adult males are identifiable by a distinctive orange to brown face and red bodies. Females faces have same colours as males; bodies are brown to dark-red. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ruby Meadowhawk sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1212th most-seen of the 1689 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ruby Meadowhawk in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ruby Meadowhawk sightings, Toronto has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Same genus: Sympetrum
The closest relatives of the Ruby Meadowhawk that you can see in Toronto (genus Sympetrum, Meadowhawks) are Autumn Meadowhawk (about 10%) and White-Faced Meadowhawk (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ruby Meadowhawk is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (11 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
