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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)
-Amberwings (Genus Perithemis)
-Slough Amberwing (Perithemis domitia)
The Slough Amberwing (Perithemis domitia) is a small, brightly colored dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known for its striking amber-colored wings and delicate flight patterns. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions near freshwater habitats, particularly in areas with slow-moving or still water. Agile and fast, often darting around the edges of water bodies. Males are particularly active in defending territories.
Slough Amberwing
Perithemis domitia

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