Rhodopygia hinei

Rhodopygia hinei
Rhodopygia hinei in Panama
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Rhodopygia
Species:
R. hinei
Binomial name
Rhodopygia hinei
Calvert, 1906

Rhodopygia hinei, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

Distribution

Rhodopygia hinei is found in Central and South America, including Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.

Description

The male has a bright red abdomen, typical of many skimmer dragonflies, while females are generally duller in coloration.

References

  • "Rhodopygia hinei". iNaturalist. Retrieved 15 January 2017.