Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889

Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889

The Mexican amberwing (Perithemis intensa) is a Libellulidae dragonfly native to the southwestern US and Mexico.

Family
Genus
Perithemis
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889

Perithemis intensa, scientifically described by Kirby in 1889, is commonly known as the Mexican amberwing. It is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. This species is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Perithemis

More from Libellulidae

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