| Zenithoptera | |
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| Zenithoptera lanei | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Subfamily: | Palpopleurinae |
| Genus: | Zenithoptera Sélys, 1869 |
Zenithoptera is a genus of dragonfly. They occur in Central America and northern South America. Their habitat is grassy marshes or clearings. [1]
The genus contains the following species: [2]
| Male | Female | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenithoptera anceps Pujol-Luz, 1993 | Brasil | |||
 | Zenithoptera fasciata Linnaeus, 1758 | Rainforest bluewing [3] | Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela | |
 | Zenithoptera lanei Santos, 1941 | Clearspot bluewing | Brazil | |
| Zenithoptera viola Ris, 1910 | Viola bluewing | Brazil | ||
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Erythemis is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family, commonly known as pondhawks. These medium- to large-sized skimmers are voracious predators of other insects up to their own size, including other dragonflies.
Epigomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. They are commonly known as knobtails.
Leptobasis is a small genus of damselflies in the family Coenagrionidae. They are commonly known as swampdamsels. The genus is neotropical and one species, L. melinogaster, has been recorded in Texas. They are slender and the females have very long ovipositors.
Neurocordulia is a genus of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. They are commonly known as shadowdragons.
Nothodiplax is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It contains only one species, Nothodiplax dendrophila, known as the canopy skimmer.
Palaemnema is a genus of dragonflies in the family Platystictidae. They are commonly known as shadowdamsels and are found in the New World, from Arizona to Peru and French Guiana.
Phyllopetalia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austropetaliidae. They are commonly known as redspots.
Progomphus is a genus of medium-sized dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. They are found in the Americas and are largely tropical. They are one of the few Gomphids with coloured wings.
Helocordulia is a genus of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. They are commonly known as sundragons.
Perithemis is a genus of dragonflies commonly known as amberwings. They are characterized by their small size and the amber wings of the male.
Lanthus is a genus of club-tailed dragonflies found in North America, commonly called pygmy clubtails. They are found in Japan and North America. The species are clear winged with black bodies and yellow markings.
Aphylla is a widespread Neotropical genus of dragonflies of the Gomphidae family. They are commonly known as the greater forceptails because of their forceps-like cerci.
Telebasis is a genus of damselflies in the family Coenagrionidae. The genus occurs in the Neotropics. Most of the species are red with a few blue species in South America.
Orthemis is a genus of large Neotropical dragonflies, commonly called Tropical King Skimmers. The males are generally red and the females brown.
Micrathyria is a Neotropical genus of dragonflies. They have bright green eyes and white faces. Most species have a markedly striped thorax. They are commonly known as Tropical Dashers.
Cannaphila is a small Neotropical genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. They are commonly called narrow-winged skimmers. One species, C. insularis, occurs in North America. There are three species.
Idiataphe is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. The species are medium-sized, 34–42 millimetres (1.3–1.7 in) long. They occur from northeastern Argentina, through Brazil and the Antilles to Florida.
Rhodopygia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. They are neotropical species, occurring in Guatemala, Belize through Bolivia and Brazil.
Miathyria is a Neotropical genus of dragonflies. They are commonly known as Hyacinth Gliders. One species, M. marcella, occurs in North America. They are associated with floating plants, especially Water Hyacinth or Water Lettuce.
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