Eastern Willow Spreadwing

Chalcolestes parvidens, formerly Lestes parvidens, 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 in English is the eastern willow spreadwing.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Willow 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

• Chalcolestes viridis
• Lestes temporalis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Odonata

Family

Lestidae

Genus

Chalcolestes

Species

Chalcolestes parvidens

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