Asian Emerald Spreadwing

Lestes elatus

"Lestes elatus" is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the emerald spreadwing. It is native to India, Thailand and Sri Lanka. It is a common and widespread species that may be present in other countries.
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Habitat

This damselfly breeds in ponds, including areas degraded by pollution. Though no race described, a lot of color variations due to age-differences are common. Can be easily distinguished from other species of this genus by its unique metallic thoracic stripes.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLestidae
GenusLestes
SpeciesL. elatus
Photographed in
India
Sri Lanka