''Chalcolestes'' is a small
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
damselfly in the family
Lestidae. They are commonly known as Willow Spreadwings. They are similar to the Spreadwings of the genus
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 ...
.
The name ''Chalcolestes'' comes from
Greek: χαλχοσ ''copper'' and ληστησ ''predator''.
Species
The genus contains only two species:
References
Lestidae
Zygoptera genera
Taxa named by Clarence Hamilton Kennedy
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