Lestes ochraceus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
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]