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Celithemis is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family, commonly known as Pennants. The genus contains 8 species, all native to Eastern North America.[1]
Species
- Celithemis amanda Amanda's pennant (Hagen, 1861)
- Celithemis bertha Red-veined pennant (Williamson, 1922)
- Celithemis elisa Calico (or Elisa) pennant (Hagen, 1861)
- Celithemis eponina Halloween pennant (Drury, 1773)
- Celithemis fasciata Banded pennant (Kirby, 1889)
- Celithemis martha Martha's pennant (Williamson, 1922)
- Celithemis ornata Faded pennant (Rambur, 1842)
- Celithemis verna Double-ringed pennant (Pritchard, 1935)
References
- ^ Dunkle, Sidney W. (2000). Dragonflies through Binoculars. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-511268-7.
