Elegant Spreadwing (Lestes inaequalis)

Elegant Spreadwing, a reference photo — Photo: Judy Gallagher · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The elegant spreadwing (Lestes inaequalis) is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is native to eastern North America, including eastern Canada and the United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Elegant Spreadwing being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lestes vigilax
Lestes temporalis
Lestes eurinus
Lestes plagiatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Lestidae
Genus: Lestes
Species: Lestes inaequalis

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