Dythemis velox Hagen, 1861 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Dythemis velox Hagen, 1861

Dythemis velox Hagen, 1861

Dythemis velox (swift setwing) is an increasing least-concern skimmer dragonfly found in Central and North America.

Family
Genus
Dythemis
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Dythemis velox Hagen, 1861

Dythemis velox, commonly known as the swift setwing, is a species of skimmer dragonfly that belongs to the family Libellulidae. This species is found in Central America and North America. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assigned Dythemis velox a conservation status of "LC", which stands for least concern. This classification indicates there are no immediate threats to the survival of this species. Its population is currently increasing. The IUCN conservation status of this species was last reviewed in 2017.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Dythemis

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