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Spotted Spreadwing

(Lestes tridens)

Spotted Spreadwing carry 3 teeth in the inner margins of each of the male's upper appendages.

Spotted Spreadwing

Introduction: Spotted Spreadwing (Lestes tridens) carry 3 teeth in the inner margins of each of the male's upper appendages. Frequents pans, pools and grassy ponds.

Distribution: Only 2 species have been collected near Tsumkwe.

Colouration: Similar to Cryptic Spreadwing in colouration.

Breeding: Little is known of this species' breeding habits.

Flight season: December.

Conservation: Not threatened.

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