Pennants

Brachymesia

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachymesia: /ˌbrækɪˈmiːʒə/

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Images

Brachymesia herbida by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Brachymesia furcata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Brachymesia furcata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Brachymesia gravida by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Brachymesia gravida by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Brachymesia herbida by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Brachymesia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, commonly known as tropical pennants. It includes species found mainly in South America, the West Indies, and the southern United States.

Distribution

Primarily in South America, the West Indies, and southern USA states; one species, B. gravida, is confined to the United States.

Tags

  • dragonflies
  • Brachymesia
  • tropical pennants
  • Libellulidae
  • Anisoptera