| Pantala | |
|---|---|
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| Pantala hymenaea | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Subfamily: | Trameinae |
| Tribe: | Trameini |
| Genus: | Pantala Hagen, 1861 [1] |
Pantala is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae [2] commonly called the rainpool gliders. They are found almost worldwide. [3] Species of Pantala are medium-sized to large, dull orange-yellow dragonflies. [4]
The genus Pantala includes the following species: [5]
| Male | Female | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Pantala flavescens (Fabricius, 1798) | Wandering Glider [6] | Cosmopolitan |
 |  | Pantala hymenaea (Say, 1840) | Spot-winged Glider [6] | North, Central and South America |
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Ischnura is a genus of damselflies known as blue tails in the family Coenagrionidae. Forktails are distributed worldwide, including various oceanic islands. The males have a forked projection at the tip of the abdomen which gives the group their common name.
Rhyothemis is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. They are commonly known as Flutterers. Rhyothemis species are found in Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region.
Tramea is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, the skimmers and perchers. Species of Tramea are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the globe. They typically have colored bases to their otherwise translucent hindwings. In particular when they fly, this creates the impression of their carrying bags at the start of their abdomens. They are known commonly as saddlebags or saddlebags gliders.
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Raphismia is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, found across Southeast Asia to Australia. One species, Raphismia bispina is a small dragonfly found in mangrove swamps.
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Notoaeschna is a genus of dragonflies in the family Telephlebiidae, endemic to south-eastern Australia.
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