Rhyothemis is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

[2] They are commonly known as flutterers.

Rhyothemis species are found in Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region.

[3] The flight of the genus Rhyothemis is usually fluttering, leading to the common description of "flutterer" for most species in the genus.

The genus Rhyothemis includes the following species:[4]