Western Willow Spreadwing
Chalcolestes viridis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Insects
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, the green emerald damselfly, or the western willow spreadwing. It has an elongated abdomen and pale brown spots on its wings and resides in areas of still water with overhanging trees.
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Lestidae
- Genus
- Chalcolestes