Lestes elatus
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| Lestes elatus Hagen in Selys, 1862
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Lestes elatus is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the emerald spreadwing. It is native to India, Thailand and Sri Lanka.[1] It is a common and widespread species that may be present in other countries.[1]
This damselfly breeds in ponds, including areas degraded by pollution. It is not considered to be threatened.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Phan, Q. 2011. Lestes elatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 January 2016.
External links
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- Lestes elatus. Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan.
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