Lestes australis

Walker, 1952

Southern Spreadwing

Lestes australis, the Southern Spreadwing, is a in the Lestidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern with a stable , last reviewed in 2017. The species holds its wings at approximately 45 degrees to the body when at rest, a characteristic trait of the spreadwing family.

Lestes australis 11286516 by Leila Dasher. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Lestes australis 11465386 by Leila Dasher. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Southern Spreadwing - Lestes australis ♂ (51116358370) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lestes australis: /ˈlɛstiːz ɔːˈstraːlɪs/

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Identification

As a member of Lestidae, Lestes australis holds its wings at about 45 degrees to the body when resting, distinguishing it from most other that hold wings parallel to the body. Specific identification features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

Other Lestes species share the characteristic spreadwing posture (wings held at 45 degrees at rest) and similar overall , requiring careful examination for -level identification

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IUCN Status

Listed as Least Concern () with stable ; status reviewed in 2017 with no immediate threats identified.