Lestes ochraceus

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Lestes ochraceus
Lestes ochraceus imported from iNaturalist photo 8611368 on 22 June 2020.jpg

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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L. ochraceus
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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]

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  1. ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2018). "Lestes ochraceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T59901A85592147. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T59901A85592147.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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