Insect · GBIF taxon 1428077
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis teneraEastern Amberwings are tiny dragonflies that can resemble wasps in size and flight. Males have clear amber-orange wings, while females show patterned wings and more mottled bodies.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- midges
- mosquitoes
- small flies
Predators
- birds
- frogs
- larger dragonflies
ThreatsWetland drainage, polluted water, shoreline clearing, and pesticide exposure
HabitatsPonds, marshes, slow streams, and quiet lake margins with emergent vegetation
Life spanAquatic nymphs develop for months; adults generally live for several weeks
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderOdonata
- FamilyLibellulidae
- GenusPerithemis
- SpeciesPerithemis tenera
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- They neither sting nor seek contact and are best watched at rest.
Responsible observation
- Watch: Search low perches beside still water during warm sunny weather.
- Identify: Judge the exceptionally small size before comparing wing color and pattern.
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Ecosystem chain
Wetland Territory
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