🌿Native Nature

Common Spreadwing

Lestes sponsa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Lestidae ›Genus: Lestes

About

Lestes sponsa, is a damselfly, with a wide Palaearctic distribution. It is known commonly as the emerald damselfly or common spreadwing. Both males and females have a metallic green colour and when resting its wings are usually half opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Spreadwing?
The scientific name of Common Spreadwing is Lestes sponsa.
What kingdom does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the family Lestidae.
What genus does Common Spreadwing belong to?
Common Spreadwing belongs to the genus Lestes.