Lestes stultus

Hagen, 1861

Black Spreadwing

Lestes stultus, commonly known as the Black Spreadwing, is a of in the Lestidae. It is found in North America and 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 damselfly species. The IUCN lists this species as Least Concern with a stable .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lestes stultus: //ˈlɛstiːz ˈstʊltʊs//

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Identification

Members of the Lestes can be distinguished from other by their characteristic wing posture at rest: wings held at approximately 45 degrees to the body rather than folded together above the . Specific identification of L. stultus within the genus would require examination of morphological details not provided in available sources.

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Appearance

As a member of the Lestidae, this rests with wings spread at approximately 45 degrees to the body rather than folded parallel to the . The "Black Spreadwing" suggests dark coloration, though specific morphological details for this species are not documented in the provided sources.

Distribution

North America

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Conservation Status

The IUCN conservation status of Lestes stultus is "" (Least Concern), with no immediate threat to the ' survival. The is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017.