🌿Native Nature

Western Willow Spreadwing

Chalcolestes viridis

Taxonomy

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

About

Chalcolestes viridis, formerly Lestes viridis, 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 is the willow emerald damselfly or the western willow spreadwing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Willow Spreadwing?
The scientific name of Western Willow Spreadwing is Chalcolestes viridis.
What kingdom does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the family Lestidae.
What genus does Western Willow Spreadwing belong to?
Western Willow Spreadwing belongs to the genus Chalcolestes.