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''Lestes'' is a
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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

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Lestes aquisextana ''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 ...
'' *'' Lestes arvernus '' *'' Lestes brisaci '' *''
Lestes ceresti ''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 ...
'' *'' Lestes conexus '' *'' Lestes datangensis '' *'' Lestes dianacompteae '' *'' Lestes forsterii '' *'' Lestes irenea '' *'' Lestes leucosia '' *'' Lestes ligea '' *''
Lestes lutzi ''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 ...
'' *'' Lestes peisinoe '' *'' Lestes plicata '' *'' Lestes regina '' *'' Lestes sieblosiformis '' *'' Lestes statzi '' *''
Lestes vicina ''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 ...
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Lestes zalesskyi ''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, th ...
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See also

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Chalcolestes ''Chalcolestes'' is a small genus 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 fami ...


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* * {{Taxonbar , from=Q2649380 Lestidae Zygoptera genera Odonata of Europe Odonata of Australia Odonata of Oceania Odonata of Africa Odonata of New Zealand Odonata of North America Taxa named by William Elford Leach Damselflies Taxonomy articles created by Polbot