Lestes concinnus

Dusky spreadwing
Female, Thailand
Male, Thailand
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Clade:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Odonata
Suborder:Zygoptera
Family:Lestidae
Genus:Lestes
Species: L. concinnus
Binomial name
Lestes concinnus
Hagen, 1862[2]
Synonyms

Lestes paludosus

Lestes concinnus is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae,[3] the spreadwings. They are so named because they rest with their wings spread. This species is known commonly as the dusky spreadwing. It is a nomadic damselfly found in India, Southeast Asia as far as New Caledonia, and northern parts of Australia.[4]

The adult is a medium-sized damselfly about 40 millimeters long with a wingspan around 45 millimeters. It is dusky-grey on dorsal surfaces graduating to light bluish-green on the sides and beneath. In Australia, the distribution is in suitable habitat in the north-west and north-eastern part of the continent from about Broome to the south-eastern Queensland border.[4]

This species can be found in freshwater habitat types such as river lagoons, ponds, and swamps. Its population size is unknown but it has a wide range. Threats to the species have not been assessed. It is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Dow, R.A. (2017). "Lestes concinnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T158656A83379420. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T158656A83379420.en. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1862). "Synopsis des Agrionines, seconde légion: Lestes". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Academie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 13: 288–338 [321].
  3. ↑ "Species Lestes concinnus Hagen, 1862". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  4. 1 2 Theischinger, G; Hawking, J (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO Publishing. p. 88. ISBN 978 0 64309 073 6.
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