Dythemis velox

Hagen, 1861

Swift Setwing

Dythemis velox, known as the swift setwing, is a of skimmer in the Libellulidae. It occurs across Central America and North America. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern with an increasing trend; this status was reviewed in 2017.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dythemis velox: /daɪˈθɛmɪs ˈviːlɑks/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America globally, with specific records from Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).

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