''Chlorolestes'' is a

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 ...

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 ...

in the

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

Synlestidae The Synlestidae are a family of damselflies commonly known as sylphs or malachites.Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ...

; furthermore, the range of only one species, '' Chlorolestes elegans'', extends further north than north-eastern

South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri ...

. The genus contains the following species: *'' Chlorolestes apricans'' - Basking Malachite *'' Chlorolestes conspicuus'' - Conspicuous Malachite *'' Chlorolestes draconicus'' - Drakensberg Malachite *'' Chlorolestes elegans'' - Elegant Malachite *'' Chlorolestes fasciatus'' - Mountain Malachite *''

Chlorolestes tessellatus ''Chlorolestes tessellatus'', the forest malachite or mosaic sylph is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to South Africa. This shade-loving species is found at seeps and streams in forest A forest is an area ...

'' - Forest Malachite *''

Chlorolestes umbratus ''Chlorolestes umbratus'', the white malachite is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to southern South Africa. This species is found along rivers and streams in both forest and fynbos. Although its range is restricte ...

'' - White Malachite

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Synlestidae Zygoptera genera Taxa named by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Lestoidea-stub