Common Spreadwing

Lestes plagiatus · Order: Odonata · Family: Lestidae

Also called: Highland Spreadwing, Highland Emerald Damsel

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Common Spreadwing
Photo: Alandmanson, CC BY-SA 3.0

The common spreadwing, Lestes plagiatus, is a damselfly in the family Lestidae.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

Lestes plagiatus belongs to the spreadwing damselflies (family Lestidae).

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It is found near pools, swamps, and streams.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Common Spreadwing photo 3
Photo: Alandmanson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common Spreadwing photo 4
Photo: Dwergenpaartje, CC BY-SA
Common Spreadwing photo 5
Photo: Alandmanson, CC BY
Common Spreadwing photo 6
Photo: Dwergenpaartje, CC BY-SA

Same family (Lestidae)

Western Willow SpreadwingWestern Willow SpreadwingChalcolestes viridisSlender SpreadwingSlender SpreadwingLestes rectangularisCommon Winter DamselflyCommon Winter DamselflySympecma fuscaCommon SpreadwingCommon SpreadwingLestes sponsaGreat SpreadwingGreat SpreadwingArchilestes grandisSpotted SpreadwingSpotted SpreadwingLestes congener

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lestes_plagiatus

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