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Dragonflies of Zihuatanejo

ANISOPTERA ZYGOPTERA

Three-striped Dasher

Micrathyria didyma

The Three-striped Dasher (Micrathyria didyma) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known for its distinctive appearance, which features prominent stripes along the thorax. This dragonfly is often found in tropical and subtropical regions near slow-moving or still freshwater habitats. The thorax has three distinct dark stripes running along its length, which gives the species its common name.

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