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Slender Spreadwing - Lestes rectangularis

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Slender Spreadwing - Lestes rectangularis male dorsal

Size: 1.7 - 2.1 in.

Although spreadwings are usually best identified in the hand, the Slender Spreadwing appears to have a longer and sleeker look to the abdomen. One of our more common spreadwings, this species can be expected anywhere around wetlands, ponds, and occasionally streams.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S4

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Slender Spreadwing - Lestes rectangularis male lateral
male lateral

Slender Spreadwing - Lestes rectangularis juvenile male
juvenile male

 

FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/28

Late Date: 10/5

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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