Pallid Spreadwing

Lestes pallidus · Order: Odonata · Family: Lestidae

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Pallid Spreadwing
Photo: Alandmanson, CC BY-SA 3.0

The pallid spreadwing is a damselfly in the spreadwing family. It lives near pools and streams. It is native to Africa and is widespread there.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

The pallid spreadwing belongs to the damselfly family Lestidae, known as spreadwings.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It is found around pools and streams.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It is native to Africa and occurs widely across the continent.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Pallid Spreadwing photo 3
Photo: Rudolph Steenkamp, 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_pallidus

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