The meadowhawks (genus Sympetrum) are small skimmers of mid-late summer and early fall. Wisconsin hosts 8 species and although most are common, they can be extremely difficult to tell apart, especially without capture. Coloration on the face, legs, and wing veins are important for identification, but even with good photos a conclusive ID may be impossible. The Band-winged Meadowhawk, however, is somewhat distinctive in that the inner halves of the wings are clouded with yellow-brown in all ages and sexes. Other meadowhawks may have a yellow tint to the wings but it is not as dark, extensive, or focused on the inner wing. This is an uncommon meadowhawk that is locally distributed in scattered marsh habitats throughout Wisconsin. I saw only one individual in 2008 and did not photograph it very well...