Amber-wings
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Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera, commonly known as the Eastern Amberwing, is a very small dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae, reaching a maximum length of 25 mm. It is notable for being one of the few dragonflies that actively mimics a wasp, with yellow and brown abdominal stripes that deter predators. The species exhibits territorial behavior, with documented prior residency advantage in territorial disputes. Males have distinctive orange or amber wings, while both sexes display a red pterostigma.