| Erythrodiplax is a large Neotropical
genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. The genus contains around
58 species. These small to medium-sized skimmers are commonly known as
Dragonlets.
Erythrodiplax umbrata (Linnaeus,
1758), Band-winged Dragonlet, is found in Central America, South America,
USA (mainly Texas and Florida), Bahamas, West Indies. It is medium size,
length around 40 - 50 mm. Female has large reddish eyes with long,
slim yellow body. Brown stripes run the length of the body becoming rings
along the abdomen. Clear veined wings
Male has similar shape to female
but with dark eyes, blue body and dark broad banding on the wings.
Synonyms of Erythrodiplax umbrata
Erythrodiplax umbrata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Valid name
Libellula fallax (Burmeister, 1839)
Libellula flavicans (Rambur, 1842)
Libellula fuscofasciata (Blanchard, 1843)
Libellula ruralis (Burmeister, 1839)
Libellula subfasciata (Burmeister, 1839)
Libellula tripartita (Burmeister, 1839)
Libellula umbrata (Linnaeus 1758) - Original name
Libellula unifasciata (Degeer, 1773)
Trithemis montezuma (Calvert, 1899)
Reference:
http://medusa.jcu.edu.au/Dragonflies/openset/displaySpecies.php?spid=2151
http://www.pawsforwildlife.co.uk/band-winged_dragonlet.php
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