Synlestidae
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Synlestidae |
Genera | |
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Synlestidae is a family of damselflies. They're commonly known as sylphs or malachites. They rest the same way as spreadwing damselflies(Lestidae) do. Species in Synlestidae look similar to species in Lestidae.
Descriptive Features
- antennal segment 2 markedly longer than segment 3
- prementum markedly longer than wide
- premental ligula with well-developed median cleft
- lobes of premental ligula not bulbous, moderately raised
- no premental setae
- labial palps without setae
- paraglossae absent
- abdomen slender
- median and lateral caudal gills similar in form
- caudal gills leaf-like, arranged vertically, apex rounded or slightly pointed, without *terminal stylus or filament
- Total length: 21.0–36.0 mm
Distribution
References
- http://www.mdfrc.org.au/bugguide/display.asp?type=5&class=17&subclass=&Order=5&family=96&couplet=0
- http://www.publish.csiro.au/web_cds_demo/dragonflies/html/1idguide.htm
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