Lestes uncifer

Lestes uncifer
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species: L. uncifer
Binomial name
Lestes uncifer
Karsch, 1899

Lestes uncifer is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the sickle spreadwing. It is native to much of the southern half of Africa, where it is widespread. It occurs near swamps and slow-moving streams, sometimes in forested areas. It is not considered to be threatened.[1]

References

  1. Clausnitzer, V., Suhling, F. & Dijkstra, K. 2010. Lestes uncifer. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 January 2016.
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