Chalcolestes

<i>Chalcolestes</i>

Chalcolestes

Genus of damselflies

Chalcolestes is a small genus of damselfly in the family Lestidae. They are commonly known as Willow Spreadwings. They are similar to the Spreadwings of the genus Lestes.

Quick Facts Chalcolestes, Scientific classification ...

The name Chalcolestes comes from Greek: χαλχοσ copper and ληστησ predator. [1]

Species

The genus contains only two species:[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Costantino D’Antonio and Francesca Vegliante. "Derivatio nominis libellularum europæarum" (PDF) (in Italian). Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  2. [2]
    Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2023). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama. Retrieved 14 Mar 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Checklist, English common names". DragonflyPix.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  4. [4]
    "Checklist of UK Species". British Dragonfly Society. Retrieved 5 August 2010.


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