Sympetrum species, the Darters, have a limited number of Antenodal cross veins [Ax veins – the veins between the fore-wing root and wing node]. Other species all have more.
Sympetrum: 6½-8½ Ax veins
non-Sympetrum: >8½ Ax veins
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