-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)​

-Mexican Amberwing (Perithemis intensa)

The Mexican Amberwing (Perithemis intensa) is a dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Known for its golden-hued wings and dainty flight, this species is commonly found near water bodies in warm regions of the Americas. Bright amber or golden wings, giving the species its common name. The thorax and abdomen are a reddish-brown or rusty orange color, often with a metallic sheen.