Lestes pallidus Rambur, 1842 is a animal in the Lestidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Lestes pallidus Rambur, 1842

Lestes pallidus Rambur, 1842

Lestes pallidus, the pallid or pale spreadwing, is a widespread African spreadwing damselfly found near pools and streams.

Family
Genus
Lestes
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Lestes pallidus Rambur, 1842

Lestes pallidus Rambur, 1842 is a species of damselfly that belongs to the Lestidae family, which is commonly known as the spreadwings. Its recognized common names are pallid spreadwing and pale spreadwing. This species is native to Africa, and it has a widespread distribution across the continent. It can be found living in habitats surrounding pools and streams.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Lestidae Lestes

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