**Description:** A cold-hardy red dragonfly distinguished by its pale yellow or tan legs.
**Size:** 1.1 to 1.4 inches long.
**Habits:** Among the most cold-tolerant dragonflies; often seen flying on sunny days well into November after other species have died off.
**Behavior:** Frequently seen "obelisking"—holding its abdomen straight up to regulate heat in the sun.
**Habitat:** Wetlands, garden ponds, and forest edges.