Lestes tridens McLachlan, 1895 is a animal in the Lestidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Lestes tridens McLachlan, 1895

Lestes tridens McLachlan, 1895

Lestes tridens, the spotted spreadwing, is a widespread non-threatened African damselfly that lives near lakes and swamps.

Family
Genus
Lestes
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Lestes tridens McLachlan, 1895

Lestes tridens McLachlan, 1895 is a species of damselfly belonging to the Lestidae family, which is commonly known as the spreadwings. Its common name is the spotted spreadwing. This species is native to most of the southern half of Africa, and it has a widespread distribution across this region. It inhabits areas along the edges of lakes and swamps. It is not classified as a threatened species.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Lestidae Lestes

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