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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] |
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''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 language, 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 References External links * * {{Taxonbar , from=Q2649380 Lestes, Lestidae Zygoptera gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Species
''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 as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''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 kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestidae - Lestes Congener
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 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 ... 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 str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Lestes Sponsa
''Lestes sponsa'', is a damselfly, with a wide Palaearctic distribution. It is known commonly as the emerald damselfly or common spreadwing. Both males and females have a metallic green colour and when resting its wings are usually half opened. Behaviour One of the larger damselflies, this species is most common in July and August. It is often found by ponds and lakes, and is very rarely seen along flowing water. Emerald Damselflies like to perch among reeds, their colour providing good camouflage. They are not as strong fliers when compared to other common damselflies such as the common blue or large red damselflies, but they are more likely to be seen on misty, rainy days then those species. When disturbed they usually do not fly very far away, landing on another perch a few yards away. Their habit of perching with their wings half open is characteristic of the family Lestidae and gives rise to their other common name of spreadwings. A population can consist of several hundre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Concinnus
''Lestes concinnus'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. They are so named because they rest with their wings spread. This species is known commonly as the dusky spreadwing. It is a nomadic damselfly found in India, Southeast Asia as far as New Caledonia, and northern parts of Australia. The adult is a medium-sized damselfly about 40 millimeters long with a wingspan around 45 millimeters. It is dusky-grey on dorsal surfaces graduating to light bluish-green on the sides and beneath. In Australia, the distribution is in suitable habitat in the north-west and north-eastern part of the continent from about Broome to the south-eastern Queensland border. This species can be found in freshwater habitat types such as river lagoons, ponds, and swamps. Its population size is unknown but it has a wide range. Threats to the species have not been assessed. It is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List. Taxonomy ''Lestes concinnus'' was described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Congener
''Lestes congener'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known by the common name spotted spreadwing. Description ''Lestes congener'' can reach a length of in males, while females are smaller, reaching a length of . In the western part of their range, these dragonflies are somewhat larger than in the eastern part. The thorax is slaty gray dorsally, with two dark elongated spots (hence the common name) on the latero-ventral surface. The eyes are blue in males, while in the females they are always brown. The abdomen is greyish to blackish with bronze reflections, the last two segments of the abdomen are pale gray. The wings are clear and transparent. Like other damselflies of the family Lestidae they hold their wings at about 45 degrees to the body when resting. The larvae are light brown and up to 25 millimeters long. The time of flight of the adults ranges from late July to mid-September. Distribution This species is widespread throughout Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Barbarus
''Lestes barbarus'' is a species of damselfly of the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. Its common names in English include southern emerald damselfly, shy emerald damselfly, and migrant spreadwing.Clausnitzer, V. 2009''Lestes barbarus''.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 January 2016. Distribution and habitat ''Lestes barbarus'' is a southern European species with a rapidly expanding range. It is found across southern Europe in a band across Spain, France, Italy and Greece to India and Mongolia. It is less common in northern Europe. It breeds in the Netherlands in coastal dunes and is increasing in number. It is at the edge of its range in the Channel Islands, where it has been breeding since 1995. It is also found in North Africa; it gets its Latin name as the first specimen was found in Barbary, North Africa. It is a damselfly of still water and can be found in stagnant and slightly brackish water. This species was first recorded in Britain at Winterton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Emerald Damselfly (9285227472)
''Lestes barbarus'' is a species of damselfly of the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. Its common names in English include southern emerald damselfly, shy emerald damselfly, and migrant spreadwing.Clausnitzer, V. 2009''Lestes barbarus''.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 January 2016. Distribution and habitat ''Lestes barbarus'' is a southern European species with a rapidly expanding range. It is found across southern Europe in a band across Spain, France, Italy and Greece to India and Mongolia. It is less common in northern Europe. It breeds in the Netherlands in coastal dunes and is increasing in number. It is at the edge of its range in the Channel Islands, where it has been breeding since 1995. It is also found in North Africa; it gets its Latin name as the first specimen was found in Barbary, North Africa. It is a damselfly of still water and can be found in stagnant and slightly brackish water. This species was first recorded in Britain at Winter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Australis
''Lestes australis'', the southern spreadwing, is a species of spreadwing 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 ... in the damselfly family Lestidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN conservation status of ''Lestes australis'' is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017. References Further reading * * Lestes Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1952 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plateau Spreadwing (26597137254)
''Lestes alacer'', the plateau spreadwing, is a species of spreadwing 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 ... in the damselfly family Lestidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The IUCN conservation status of ''Lestes alacer'' is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017. References Further reading * Lestes Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1861 {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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