Amberwings

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 Kirby, 1889

Perithemis capixaba Costa, De Souza & Muzón, 2006

Perithemis cornelia Ris, 1910 - Orange Amberwing

Perithemis domitia (Drury, 1773) - Slough Amberwing

Perithemis electra Ris, 1930 - Golden Amberwing

Perithemis icteroptera (Selys in Sagra, 1857)

Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889 - Mexican Amberwing

Perithemis lais (Perty, 1834) - Fine-banded Amberwing

Perithemis parzefalli Hoffmann, 1991 - Clear-tipped Amberwing

Perithemis rubita Dunkle, 1982 - Ruby Amberwing

Perithemis tenera (Say, 1840) - Eastern Amberwing

Perithemis thais Kirby, 1889