Lestes ochraceus
| Lestes ochraceus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Lestidae |
| Genus: | Lestes |
| Species: | L. ochraceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lestes ochraceus Selys, 1862 | |
Lestes ochraceus is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the ochre spreadwing. It is native to much of central Africa.[1]
This species occurs in open freshwater habitat types such as pools and slow-running streams. It is a widespread species which is probably not threatened at this times.[1]
References
- 1 2 Clausnitzer, V., Suhling, F. & Dijkstra, K. 2010. Lestes ochraceus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 January 2016.
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