Emerald Damselfly

Lestes sponsa

Lestes sponsa is a damselfly with a wide Palaearctic distribution. It is known commonly as the emerald damselfly or common spreadwing. Both males and females have a metallic green colour and brown wing spots. It resides near pools with aquatic plants. When resting its wings are usually half opened.

Scientific name

Lestes sponsa

Family

Lestidae

IUCN status

LC