🌿Native Nature

Violet Dropwing

Trithemis annulata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Trithemis

About

Trithemis annulata, known commonly as the violet dropwing, violet-marked darter, purple-blushed darter or plum-coloured dropwing, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of Africa, in the Middle East, in the Arabian Peninsula and southern Europe. These insects are called dropwings because of their habit of immediately lowering their wings after landing on a perch. Males of this species are violet-red with red veins in the wings while females are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet Dropwing?
The scientific name of Violet Dropwing is Trithemis annulata.
What is the conservation status of Violet Dropwing?
The Violet Dropwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Violet Dropwing belong to?
Violet Dropwing belongs to the genus Trithemis.