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Diplacodes haematodes, the Scarlet percher, is an Australian dragonfly recognized by the vivid, uniform scarlet coloration developed by mature males.
Nannophya pygmaea, the Pygmy percher, is an Asian dragonfly notable for being one of the smallest dragonfly species in the world, with a wingspan of only 20 millimeters.
Described by Jules Pierre Rambur in 1842, the Black Percher (*Diplacodes lefebvrii*) is an Old World dragonfly distinguished by the striking dark black bands on its wings.
The Blue Percher (*Diplacodes trivialis*), described by Jules Pierre Rambur in 1842, is a widespread Asian dragonfly known for the pale blue pruinescence on adult males.
First described by Hermann Burmeister in 1839, the Red Percher (*Diplacodes haematodes*) is an Australian dragonfly distinguished by its brightly colored red males.
The Blue Dasher (*Pachydiplax longipennis*) is a widespread North American skimmer notable for being the sole living member of its genus and its highly aggressive territorial behavior.
Described by Hagen in 1861, the Swift Setwing (*Dythemis velox*) is a New World dragonfly known for its rapid flight and habit of perching with its wings angled forward.
