~~~ Whatever It Is~~~

From early summer into early October I have observed  this Meadowhawk  I say with a ? to which one!!
I can't imagine being the one who studies to ID these complicated  flying objects!!!

My first ID for the one below was a male Eastern Cherry faced Meadowhawk!, but population of this species in the New England states (which includes me) it is called  "Janes Meadowhawk", it differing in structure in "Minor"ways and has a tan face, and dark veined wings...hmmm!

Then it goes on to say some authors call them all Cherry faced although the eastern does not have a red face!! Well now how about that!!

When the words although, usually and the " BIG"words like THORAX ,HAMULES, or SUBGENITAL plates come into play ...Okay I am done!!!
Oh forgot  there is also one called the Ruby Meadowhawk!!  Lovely, I am so not going there!!!!

Well this is the flying object in question????

I think all I need to know is that I enjoyed his company for about 4 months

in an around the garden!!

   He even accompanied me on the riding mower, riding on my knee

while I cut the grass!! : )

Even does a good disguise on the deep pink of the Sedum plant!!

I miss these little guy whom I have not seen since mid October!!