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Slender Spreadwing

Lestes rectangularis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Odonata (Libellen)
Family
Lestidae
Genus
Lestes
Species
Lestes rectangularis (Slender Spreadwing)

Names in Other Languages

French Leste Élancé

Similar Species in Lestes

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Dunkle Binsenjungfer
Lestes macrostigma
Least Concern
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Gemeine Binsenjungfer
Lestes sponsa
Least Concern
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Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Lestes dryas
Vulnerable
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Kleine Binsenjungfer
Lestes virens
Near Threatened
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Späte Binsenjungfer
Lestes numidicus
Data Deficient
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Südliche Binsenjungfer
Lestes barbarus
Least Concern
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Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing
Lestes unguiculatus
Least Concern
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Dusky Spreadwing
Lestes concinnus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slender Spreadwing?
The scientific name of Slender Spreadwing is Lestes rectangularis. It belongs to the genus Lestes.
What is the conservation status of Slender Spreadwing?
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Slender Spreadwing live?
Slender Spreadwing is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Slender Spreadwing belong to?
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis) belongs to the genus Lestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Lestidae.
Is Slender Spreadwing endangered?
No, Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Slender Spreadwing belong to?
Slender Spreadwing (Lestes rectangularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Slender Spreadwing?
The closest relatives of Slender Spreadwing in the genus Lestes include Dunkle Binsenjungfer, Gemeine Binsenjungfer, Glänzende Binsenjungfer, Kleine Binsenjungfer, Späte Binsenjungfer.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lestes — 18 Species

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Dunkle Binsenjungfer
Lestes macrostigma
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Gemeine Binsenjungfer
Lestes sponsa
LC 🐾
Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Lestes dryas
VU 🐾
Kleine Binsenjungfer
Lestes virens
NT 🐾
Späte Binsenjungfer
Lestes numidicus
DD 🐾
Südliche Binsenjungfer
Lestes barbarus
LC 🐾
Northern Spreadwing
Lestes disjunctus
LC 🐾
Sweetflag Spreadwing
Lestes forcipatus
LC
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Slender Spreadwing
Lestes rectangularis
LC
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Elegant Spreadwing
Lestes inaequalis
LC 🐾
Spotted Spreadwing
Lestes congener
LC 🐾
Amber-winged Spreadwing
Lestes eurinus
LC 🐾
Rainpool Spreadwing
Lestes forficula
LC 🐾
Antillean Spreadwing
Lestes spumarius
LC 🐾
Swamp Spreadwing
Lestes vigilax
LC 🐾
Dusky Spreadwing
Lestes concinnus
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Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing
Lestes unguiculatus
LC 🐾
Blue-striped Spreadwing
Lestes tenuatus
LC
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