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Slender spreadwing

Slender spreadwing

Lestes rectangularis

A species of Pond spreadwings

This damselfly is long and thin. The body is black with a pale blue face, and the wings have yellow edges. The female is larger, with paler yellow on the wings.

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Attributes of Slender spreadwing
Colors
Brown
Black
Cyan
Habitat
forest; wetland
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Slender spreadwing is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Slender spreadwing typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Slender spreadwing
It is native to eastern North America, including eastern Canada and the United States.
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Distribution Area of Slender spreadwing
Eastern North America
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Predators of Slender spreadwing Larvae
Frogs, toads, fish, aquatic insects, birds
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Predators of Adult Slender spreadwing
Birds, spiders, frogs, wasps, robber flies
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Interesting Facts About Slender spreadwing
Adult slender spreadwing possess remarkable flight control, able to hover and even fly backwards, much like a hummingbird.
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Scientific Classification of Slender spreadwing
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Youth Habitat of Slender spreadwing
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Slender spreadwing
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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When is the Best Time to Observe Slender spreadwing
The most suitable time to find adult slender spreadwing is during warm and sunny days, typically midday when they are most active. naiads and naiads are best searched for during daylight hours when inspecting aquatic habitats.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Slender spreadwing
Clear, warm, and windless weather conditions are ideal for finding adult slender spreadwing, as they are more likely to be active and visible. For aquatic stages, weather is less of a factor, but calm water conditions can make searches easier.
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How and Where Can You Find Slender spreadwing at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of slender spreadwing are often laid in aquatic plants or directly in the water. To locate them, examine the stems and leaves of water plants in ponds, marshes, or slow-moving streams.
Naiad Naiads of slender spreadwing are aquatic and can be found by carefully examining the substrate, aquatic vegetation, and debris within ponds or calm areas of streams. A net can be used to gently sift through the water.
Adult Slender spreadwing transition from water to air during emergence, usually on plants or objects near water. Look for them early in the morning on reeds, sticks, or stones at the water's edge where they climbed to shed their naiadl skin.
Adult slender spreadwing are often seen flying or perching near bodies of water. They can be spotted by slowly walking along the edges of suitable habitats and looking for them as they rest on vegetation.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Purpose
Feed Itself
Slender spreadwing, as both an adult and naiad, is an aerial hunter with impressive flight precision. It mainly consumes flying insects, particularly mosquitoes, thus helping control their populations. The naiads are aquatic and ambush other small waterborne insects, contributing to their predatory reputation.
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