Rhodopygia hinei, sometimes known by the common name tropical amberwing, is a member of the skimmer family of dragonflies.

Rhodopygia hinei
Rhodopygia hinei in Panama
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Rhodopygia
Species:
R. hinei
Binomial name
Rhodopygia hinei
Calvert, 1906

Distribution

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Rhodopygia hinei is found in Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.

Description

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The abdomen of the male is bright red.

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References

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    • "iNaturalist.org". Retrieved 15 January 2017.