Kingdom Animalia Family Libellulidae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Genus | Infraorder Anisoptera Scientific name Tramea Higher classification Libellulidae Order Odonate | |
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Similar Dragonfly, Odonate, Black saddlebags, Pantala, Libellulidae | ||
Tramea transmarina female 17feb2017
Tramea is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, the skimmers and perchers. They 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.
Contents
Tramea lacerata
Species
The genus contains the following species, some of which have several subspecies:
References
Tramea Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA