-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata)

-Damselflies (Suborder Zygoptera)

-Coenagrionoid Damselflies (Superfamily Coenagrionoidea)

-Narrow-winged Damselflies (Family Coenagrionidae)

-Slender Threadtails (Genus Protoneura)

-Orange-striped Threadtail (Protoneura cara)

The Orange-striped Threadtail (Protoneura cara) is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae, known for its slender body and distinctive orange-striped thorax. This small and delicate damselfly is often found near slow-moving or still freshwater habitats. Frequently seen perched on thin stems, reeds, or grasses near the water’s edge. Holds its wings closed over the abdomen when at rest.