Perithemis is a genus of dragonflies commonly known as amberwings. They are characterized by their small size and the amber wings of the male.Abbott, John C. 2005. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey.
Perithemis includes the following species: Perithemis bella Perithemis capixaba Perithemis cornelia - Orange Amberwing Perithemis domitia - Slough Amberwing Perithemis electra - Golden Amberwing Perithemis icteroptera Perithemis intensa - Mexican Amberwing Perithemis lais - Fine-banded Amberwing Perithemis parzefalli - Clear-tipped Amberwing Perithemis rubita - Ruby Amberwing Perithemis tenera - Eastern Amberwing Perithemis thais
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