Saddlebag Gliders

Tramea is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, the skimmers and perchers. Members of the genus occur throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Tramea dragonflies typically have dark or coloured patches at the bases of their hindwings, creating the appearance of saddlebags when in flight. This feature gives rise to the common names saddlebags and saddlebag gliders.