1,247 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Willow Spreadwing
Chalcolestes parvidens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Lestidae ›Genus: Chalcolestes
About
Chalcolestes parvidens, formerly Lestes parvidens, is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. It has a metallic green body and at rest it holds its wings away from its body. Its common name in English is the eastern willow spreadwing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Willow Spreadwing is Chalcolestes parvidens.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the class Insecta.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the order Odonata.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the family Lestidae.
- Eastern Willow Spreadwing belongs to the genus Chalcolestes.