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Lestes ochraceus

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Lestes ochraceus
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L. ochraceus
Binomial name
Lestes ochraceus
Selys, 1862

Lestes ochraceus is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the ochre spreadwing. It is native to much of central Africa.[1]

This species occurs in open freshwater habitat types such as pools and slow-running streams. It is a widespread species which is probably not threatened at this times.[1]

References

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