Lestes dissimulans

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Lestes dissimulans
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L. dissimulans
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Lestes dissimulans
Fraser, 1955

Lestes dissimulans is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known by the common name cryptic spreadwing. [1]

It is native to central Africa, where it is widespread. It occurs in swampy habitat at pools and streams. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Lestes dissimulans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T59899A85587488. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59899A85587488.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.