Lestes forcipatus

Rambur, 1842

Sweetflag Spreadwing

A of spreadwing native to eastern North America, particularly Canada and the United States. Females exhibit stronger melanotic immune responses than males, suggesting higher immunocompetence. is moderate, with mass at influencing immune response patterns in males but not females.

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How to pronounce Lestes forcipatus: /ˈlɛstiːz fɔrˈsɪpətəs/

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Native to North America, especially eastern Canada and the United States.

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