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"Chalcolestes viridis", formerly "Lestes viridis", is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. It has a metallic green body and at rest it holds its wings away from its body. Its common name is the Willow Emerald Damselfly or the Western Willow Spreadwing.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Oct 23, 2015. Captured Sep 30, 2015 15:36.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 80mm