Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
This dragonfly was photographed along Cave Creek in the Tonto National Forest, Maricopa Co., Arizona on Oct. 2, 2005
Libelulidae -- Skimmer Dragonfly Family
'Variegated' in the common name refers to the multiple color patterns displayed by this species. Some of this variation can be seen at mirror-pole.com