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Dragonflies of Zihuatanejo

ANISOPTERA ZYGOPTERA

Black-winged Dragonlet

Erythrodiplax funerea

The Black-winged Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax funerea) is a small to medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known for its distinctive black wing markings. Active fliers, often found patrolling the edges of water bodies. Perches frequently on low vegetation or twigs near water. Males establish territories around water to attract females.

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