Tramea samoensis (Brauer, 1867) Trapezostigma euryale (Selys, 1878) Tramea propinqua (Lieftinck, 1942) Tramea transmarina intersecta (Lieftinck, 1975) Tramea transmarina, known as the red glider or northern glider,[3] is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family.

The type locality for Tramea transmarina is Fiji, but subspecies are found in the islands of the Pacific, north-eastern Australia and Southeast Asia.

[4][3] The following names are considered to be alternative names to Tramea transmarina Brauer, 1867:[4] Tramea members typically have coloured bases to their hindwings.

When they fly, this creates the impression of them carrying bags at the top of the abdomen; hence they are commonly known as saddlebags gliders.

In general, adult males have a dark thorax and bright abdomen.