Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero
Red-mantled Dragonlet
Erythrodiplax fervida
Spanish: Rayadora pequeña de manto rojo
Erythrodiplax fervida is a species of skimmer in the family of dragonflies known as Libellulidae. It is found in the Caribbean and South America. Most often recorded in Dec, Jan, Feb.
TaxonomyInsecta › Odonata › Libellulidae
Local records5 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records1,582 on iNaturalist
Recorded here2021 – 2026
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-02-01 — observation by zihuadean
- 2023-12-31 — observation by zihuadean
- 2023-01-28 — observation by zihuadean
- 2023-01-01 — observation by zihuadean
- 2021-12-29 — observation by zihuadean
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Red-mantled Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax fervida) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/erythrodiplax-fervida/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.