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Lyre-tipped Spreadwing - Lestes unguiculatus

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County Records
Lyre-tipped Spreadwing - Lestes unguiculatus male dorsal

Size: 1.3 - 1.6 in.

This spreadwing gets its common name from the shape of the claspers. They curve around gracefully in the shape of a lyre. This is a northern and eastern species but may be expected statewide.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Lyre-tipped Spreadwing - Lestes unguiculatus male lateral
male lateral Lyre-tipped Spreadwing - Lestes unguiculatus pair
pair
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/30

Late Date: 10/10

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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