Dythemis velox

(Dythemis velox)

Description

Dythemis velox, the swift setwing, is a species of skimmer in the family of dragonflies known as Libellulidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The IUCN conservation status of Dythemis velox is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is increasing.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Libellulidae
Genus:Dythemis
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