Lestes dissimulans is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known by the common name cryptic spreadwing.[1]

Lestes dissimulans
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species:
L. dissimulans
Binomial name
Lestes dissimulans
Fraser, 1955

It is native to central Africa, where it is widespread. It occurs in swampy habitat at pools and streams.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Lestes dissimulans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T59899A85587488. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59899A85587488.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.