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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Dragonflies of Zihuatanejo
SUBORDER ANISOPTERA
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata)
-Superfamily Libelluloidea
-Skimmers (Family Libellulidae)
-Dragonlets (Genus Erythrodiplax)
-Red-mantled Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax fervida)
The Red-mantled Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax fervida) is a small but striking dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, characterized by its vibrant red coloration in males and its preference for sunny, freshwater habitats. Males are brightly colored, while females are more subdued, aiding in camouflage during egg-laying.
Red-mantled Dragonlet
Erythrodiplax fervida

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