The eastern amberwing (Perithemis tenera) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

When perched, they will wiggle their abdomen and wings in a wasp-like fashion to deter other animals from eating it.

When a female approaches his territory, the male will lead her to his selected egg-laying site and hover above it with wings whirring and abdomen raised.

[6] The common name refers to its eastern range, although this dragonfly does extend westward well into the central part of the United States.

The scientific name, tenera, means delicate and alludes to its small size.