Perithemis is a genus of dragonflies commonly known as Amberwings. They are characterized by their small size and the amber wings of the male.
Perithemis includes the following species:
Perithemis bella Kirby, 1889Perithemis capixaba Costa, De Souza & Muzón, 2006Perithemis cornelia Ris, 1910 - Orange AmberwingPerithemis domitia (Drury, 1773) - Slough AmberwingPerithemis electra Ris, 1930 - Golden AmberwingPerithemis icteroptera (Selys in Sagra, 1857)Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889 - Mexican AmberwingPerithemis lais (Perty, 1834) - Fine-banded AmberwingPerithemis mooma Kirby, 1889Perithemis parzefalli Hoffmann, 1991 - Clear-tipped AmberwingPerithemis rubita Dunkle, 1982 - Ruby AmberwingPerithemis tenera (Say, 1840) - Eastern AmberwingPerithemis thais Kirby, 1889
