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Lestidae
The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most members of the family Lestidae hold them at an angle away from their bodies. The pterostigma (a single dark spot in the meshwork of the leading edge near the tip of each wing) is noticeably elongated. The quadrilateral (a part of the wing venation, close to the body) has an acute angle at the end. The body has a greenish, metallic shine. The superior anal appendages, commonly called claspers (body parts of male insect for clasping the female during copulation) of male spreadwings are long and strongly curved. Breeding takes place in slow-moving or still water in stream backwaters, swamps, marshes and temporary pools. The nymphs have a long abdomen and a distinctive prementum (part of the lower lip). There is one generation per year in North Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damselfly
Damselflies are flying insects of the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller and have slimmer bodies. Most species fold the wings along the body when at rest, unlike dragonflies which hold the wings flat and away from the body. An ancient group, damselflies have existed since at least the Lower Permian, and are found on every continent except Antarctica. All damselflies are predatory insects; both nymphs and adults actively hunt and eat other insects. The nymphs are aquatic, with different species living in a variety of freshwater habitats including acidic bogs, ponds, lakes and rivers. The nymphs moult repeatedly, at the last moult climbing out of the water to undergo metamorphosis. The skin splits down the back, they emerge and inflate their wings and abdomen to gain their adult form. Their presence on a body of water indicates that it is relatively unpolluted, but the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archilestes
''Archilestes'' is a genus of damselflies in the family Lestidae. Like most members of Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member ..., ''Archliestes'' rest with their wings spread out. This genus has eight species, the great spreadwing and California spreadwing are the most common and widespread. The genus contains the following species: Notes References * Lestidae Zygoptera genera Taxa named by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes
''Lestes'' is a genus of damselfly in the family Lestidae. The family hold their wings at about 45 degrees to the body when resting. This distinguishes them from most other species of damselflies which hold the wings along, and parallel to, the body when at rest. The name ''Lestes'' comes from the Greek word λῃστής (lēistēs) meaning ''predator''. Extant Species The genus ''Lestes'' includes the following species: Fossils *'' Lestes aquisextana '' *'' Lestes arvernus '' *'' Lestes brisaci '' *''Lestes ceresti '' *'' Lestes conexus '' *'' Lestes datangensis '' *'' Lestes dianacompteae '' *''Lestes forsterii '' *'' Lestes irenea '' *'' Lestes leucosia '' *'' Lestes ligea '' *'' Lestes lutzi '' *'' Lestes peisinoe '' *'' Lestes plicata '' *'' Lestes regina '' *''Lestes sieblosiformis '' *'' Lestes statzi '' *'' Lestes vicina '' *'' Lestes zalesskyi'' See also *Chalcolestes ''Chalcolestes'' is a small genus of damselfly in the family Lestidae. They are commonly known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Boninensis
''Indolestes boninensis'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae. It is Endemism, endemic to Japan. References Lestidae Odonata of Asia Insects of Japan Critically endangered insects Critically endangered biota of Asia Insects described in 1952 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archilestes Grandis
The great spreadwing (''Archilestes grandis'') is a damselfly in the family Lestidae. When great spreadwings are startled they often return to the same perch or a perch nearby. Characteristics The great spreadwing is one of the largest North American spreadwings, with a length of 2-2.4 inches and a wingspan of 3 inches. The thorax of the male is dull greenish bronze above it is a broad diagonal yellow stripe on sides. It is also the only species with a broad yellow racing stripe on the sides of thorax. The abdomen is dark with a blue-gray tip. Its eyes and face are blue. Females are similar to males but are more brown on the body. Her eyes are more of a paler blue than the male. The yellow stripe also occurs on the female great spreadwing. When females are laying eggs they may appear in a putty-color. It is much the same color as the withered leaves in which they lay eggs. Distribution The great spreadwing is found in western and southern North America. It is more co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrolestes Cingulatus
The metallic ringtail (''Austrolestes cingulatus'') is an Australian damselfly in the family Lestidae, It is widely distributed in Tasmania, Victoria and eastern New South Wales. It is a thin, medium-sized damselfly with a green and gold or bluish green and gold coloration. Each abdominal segment is marked by a pale "ring"; this, combined with its glossy metallic coloration, give it its common name of metallic ringtail. It is active through October to March in still-water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, and alpine bogs, being usually found amongst vegetation. Gallery Metallic Ringtail, Austrolestes cingulatus, mating pair.jpg , Mating pair Austrolestes cingulatus female wings (33984749394).jpg , Female wings Austrolestes cingulatus male wings (33984754004).jpg , Male wings See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scienti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Alfurus
''Indolestes alfurus'' is a species of spreadwing in the damselfly family Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member .... References Further reading * Lestidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1960 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Alleni
''Indolestes alleni'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as a small reedling. It is found across northern Australia where it inhabits lagoons, ponds and swamps. ''Indolestes alleni'' is a medium-sized, dull-coloured damselfly. The male superior anal appendages are forcipate. Gallery Small reedling 10.36.35.jpg, male Small reedling 10.39.32.jpg, female Indolestes alleni female wings (33985055054).jpg , Female wings Indolestes alleni male wings (34665034812).jpg , Male wings See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is split into two groups: damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) and other dragonflies (infr ... References {{Taxonbar , from=Q2669340 Lestidae Odonata of Australia Insects of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard Insects descr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Anomalus
''Indolestes anomalus'' is a species of spreadwing in the damselfly family Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member .... References Further reading * Lestidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1946 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Aruanus
''Indolestes aruanus'' is a species of spreadwing in the damselfly family Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member .... References Further reading * Lestidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1951 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Bellax
''Indolestes bellax'' is a species of spreadwing in the damselfly family Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member .... The IUCN conservation status of ''Indolestes bellax'' is "NT", near threatened. The species may be considered threatened in the near future. The population is decreasing. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2009. References Further reading * Lestidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1930 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indolestes Assamicus
''Indolestes assamicus'' is a species of spreadwing in the damselfly family Lestidae The Lestidae are a rather small family of cosmopolitan, large-sized, slender damselflies, known commonly as the spreadwings or spread-winged damselflies. Characteristics While most damselflies rest with their wings folded together, most member .... References Further reading * Lestidae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1930 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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