-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata)

-Dragonflies (Anisoptera)​

-Superfamily Libelluloidea

-Skimmers (Family Libellulidae)

-Speckled Dashers (Genus Micrathyria)

-Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii)

The Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known for its distinctive appearance and its preference for freshwater habitats, particularly near areas with dense vegetation. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Males: The body is typically a pale blue or light bluish-gray with darker markings along the abdomen. Females: Generally duller than males, with a brownish or olive-green body and subtle markings.