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The Side-striped Skimmer (Orthemis aequilibris) is a species of dragonfly belonging to the genus Orthemis, commonly known as Tropical King Skimmers. Males of the genus are often red, while females are brown. This species, Orthemis aequilibris, was described by Calvert in 1909 and is a member of the family Libellulidae, the skimmers.
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
Family: Libellulidae (Skimmers)
Genus: Orthemis (Tropical King Skimmers)
Species: Orthemis aequilibris
Key Characteristics:
It is a large dragonfly species.
Males are typically red, while females are brown.
Where it's found:
As a member of the Orthemis genus, Orthemis aequilibris is a Neotropical species. Observations of this dragonfly have been made in various locations in South America, including Brazil.
