-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)

-​Tropical King Skimmers (Genus Orthemis)

-Slender Skimmer (Orthemis levis)

The Slender Skimmer (Orthemis levis) is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known for its delicate body and distinct coloration. It is widely distributed across the Americas and is often found near freshwater habitats such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. Often perches on vegetation or twigs near the water's edge, usually in sunny locations. They rest with their wings spread out.