Lestes ochraceus

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Lestes ochraceus
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species:
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. 1 2 3 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2018). "Lestes ochraceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T59901A85592147. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T59901A85592147.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.