Lestes inaequalis

Walsh, 1862

Elegant Spreadwing

Lestes inaequalis, the elegant spreadwing, is a of in the Lestidae native to eastern North America. Like other spreadwings, it perches with its wings partially spread rather than folded together over the . It is one of the larger members of the Lestes and is associated with a variety of freshwater .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lestes inaequalis: /ˌlɛstɪs ɪˌnæk.wəˈlɪs/

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Distribution

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

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Observation note

A spreadwing observed at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife in New Mexico was noted as 'Lestes sp.' and could not be identified beyond by the observer. This may or may not have been L. inaequalis.

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