Setwings

Dythemis

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dythemis: //daɪˈθɛmɪs//

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Images

Dythemis fugax by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Dythemis nigrescens by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Dythemis velox by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Dythemis fugax by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Dythemis maya by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Dythemis velox by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Dythemis is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family, commonly known as Setwings, first described by Hagen in 1861. The name is derived from Greek elements referring to rules or laws. It includes seven species and is primarily found in the Neotropical region.

Distribution

Neotropical region

Tags

  • Odonata
  • dragonflies
  • Setwings
  • Dythemis
  • Libellulidae