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Swamp Spreadwing

Lestes vigilax

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Odonata (Odonata)
Family
Lestidae
Genus
Lestes
Species
Lestes vigilax (Swamp Spreadwing)

Names in Other Languages

French Leste Matinal

Similar Species in Lestes

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lestes — 18 Species

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Algerian Spreadwing
Lestes numidicus
DD 🐾
Antillean Spreadwing
Lestes spumarius
LC
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Swamp Spreadwing
Lestes vigilax
LC
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Common Spreadwing
Lestes sponsa
LC 🐾
Emerald Spreadwing
Lestes dryas
VU 🐾
Dusky Spreadwing
Lestes concinnus
LC 🐾
Lyre-Tipped Spreadwing
Lestes unguiculatus
LC 🐾
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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