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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)

-​Saddlebag Gliders (Genus Tramea)

-Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta)


The Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta) is a striking species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, commonly known as the skimmers. It is native to North America, particularly prevalent in the southern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America. Transparent wings with a distinct reddish-brown patch at the base of the hindwings, resembling "saddlebags," which gives the species its common name. Found near ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving waters with abundant aquatic vegetation.

Red Saddlebags

Tramea onusta

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