Perithemis intensa
Kirby, 1889
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa, commonly known as the Mexican Amberwing, is a small in the Libellulidae. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other amberwings in the Perithemis, it is among the smallest dragonfly in its range. The species was described by Kirby in 1889 and is well-documented through citizen science observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perithemis intensa: /pɛrɪˈθɛmɪs ɪnˈtɛnsa/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Perithemis teneraBoth are small amberwing in the same ; P. tenera (Eastern Amberwing) is found in eastern United States while P. intensa occurs in the southwest, with limited geographic overlap
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Taxonomic Note
The Perithemis includes some of the smallest in North America. Rosser Garrison's collection, featured at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, includes Perithemis tenera as an example of diminutive dragonfly species, suggesting P. intensa shares this characteristic small size.