Lestes sigma
Calvert, 1901
Chalky Spreadwing
Lestes sigma, commonly known as the chalky spreadwing, is a in the Lestidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species holds its wings at approximately 45 degrees to the body when at rest, a characteristic trait of spreadwing damselflies that distinguishes them from most other damselflies. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern with a stable .
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How to pronounce Lestes sigma: /ˈlɛs.tiːz ˈsɪɡ.mə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America
Behavior
Rests with wings held at approximately 45 degrees to the body, rather than folded parallel to the as in most .
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IUCN Status
Least Concern () as of 2017 review, with stable and no immediate threats identified.