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Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing

Lestes unguiculatus

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 (प्राणी)
Phylum
Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)
Class
Insecta (कीट)
Order
Odonata (Odonata)
Family
Lestidae
Genus
Lestes
Species
Lestes unguiculatus (Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing)

Names in Other Languages

French Leste Onguiculé

Similar Species in Lestes

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Antillean Spreadwing
Lestes spumarius
Least Concern
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Swamp Spreadwing
Lestes vigilax
Least Concern
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Common Spreadwing
Lestes sponsa
Least Concern
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Emerald Spreadwing
Lestes dryas
Vulnerable
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Dusky Spreadwing
Lestes concinnus
Least Concern
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Blue-striped Spreadwing
Lestes tenuatus
Least Concern
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Migrant Spreadwing
Lestes barbarus
Least Concern
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Algerian Spreadwing
Lestes numidicus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing?
The scientific name of Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing is Lestes unguiculatus. It belongs to the genus Lestes.
What is the conservation status of Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing?
Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing live?
Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing belong to?
Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus) belongs to the genus Lestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Lestidae.
Is Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing endangered?
No, Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing belong to?
Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing (Lestes unguiculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing?
The closest relatives of Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing in the genus Lestes include Algerian Spreadwing, Antillean Spreadwing, Swamp Spreadwing, Common Spreadwing, Emerald Spreadwing.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lestes — 18 Species

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Algerian Spreadwing
Lestes numidicus
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Antillean Spreadwing
Lestes spumarius
LC 🐾
Swamp Spreadwing
Lestes vigilax
LC 🐾
Common Spreadwing
Lestes sponsa
LC 🐾
Emerald Spreadwing
Lestes dryas
VU 🐾
Dusky Spreadwing
Lestes concinnus
LC
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Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing
Lestes unguiculatus
LC
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Blue-striped Spreadwing
Lestes tenuatus
LC 🐾
Migrant Spreadwing
Lestes barbarus
LC 🐾
Northern Spreadwing
Lestes disjunctus
LC 🐾
Dark Spreadwing
Lestes macrostigma
LC 🐾
Sweetflag Spreadwing
Lestes forcipatus
LC 🐾
Slender Spreadwing
Lestes rectangularis
LC 🐾
Small Emerald Spreadwing
Lestes virens
NT 🐾
Elegant Spreadwing
Lestes inaequalis
LC 🐾
Spotted Spreadwing
Lestes congener
LC 🐾
Amber-winged Spreadwing
Lestes eurinus
LC 🐾
Rainpool Spreadwing
Lestes forficula
LC
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