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Lestes pinheyi

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Lestes pinheyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species:
L. pinheyi
Binomial name
Lestes pinheyi
Fraser, 1955

Lestes pinheyi is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as Pinhey's spreadwing. It is native to central Africa, where it is widespread. It lives in pools and swamps. It is not considered to be threatened.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2018). "Lestes pinheyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T59903A85594191. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T59903A85594191.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.