Spotted spreadwing
Lestes tridens
Fun Fact: Spotted Spreadwing carry 3 teeth in the inner margins of each of the male's upper appendages.
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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