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Perithemis

Mauffray, William F.;Tennessen, Kenneth J.

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Perithemis

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Perithemis is a genus of dragonflies commonly known as amberwings. They are characterized by their small size and the amber wings of the male.

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  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumArthropoda
  3. ClassInsecta
  4. OrderOdonata
  5. FamilyLibellulidae
Observations recorded64,552

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taxon common name
Amberwings
taxon name
Perithemis
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Perithemis
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Perithemis is a genus of dragonflies commonly known as amberwings. They are characterized by their small size and the amber wings of the male.

Perithemis includes the following species: Perithemis bella Perithemis capixaba Perithemis cornelia - Orange Amberwing Perithemis domitia - Slough Amberwing Perithemis electra - Golden Amberwing Perithemis icteroptera Perithemis intensa - Mexican Amberwing Perithemis lais - Fine-banded Amberwing Perithemis parzefalli - Clear-tipped Amberwing Perithemis rubita - Ruby Amberwing Perithemis tenera - Eastern Amberwing Perithemis thais

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