Lestes pinheyi

Lestes pinheyi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species: L. pinheyi
Binomial name
Lestes pinheyi
Fraser, 1955

Lestes pinheyi is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as Pinhey's spreadwing. It is native to central Africa, where it is widespread. It lives in pools and swamps. It is not considered to be threatened.[1]

References

  1. Clausnitzer, V., Suhling, F. & Dijkstra, K. 2010. Lestes pinheyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 January 2016.


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