Synlestidae

Synlestidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Synlestidae
Genera
	Chlorolestes Selys, 1862; Ecchlorolestes Barnard, 1937; Episynlestes Kennedy, 1920; Megalestes Selys, 1862; Phylolestes Christiansen, 1947; Sinolestes Needham, 1930; Synlestes Selys, 1868;

The Synlestidae are a family of damselflies 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

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