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Dragonflies of Zihuatanejo

SUBORDER ANISOPTERA

-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)

-​​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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