Polythoridae

Polythoridae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Superfamily: Polythoroidea
Family: Polythoridae
Munz, 1919
Genera
Map showing South and Central American distribution of Polythoridae
Distribution of Polythoridae

Polythoridae is a family of damselflies in the superfamily Polythoroidea, found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. Commonly known as bannerwings, they inhabit forest streams and are noted for their broad, often brightly patterned wings.

The family contains about 60 recognised species in seven genera and has long been recognised as a distinct evolutionary lineage of damselflies.

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