About Lestes concinnus Hagen, 1862
Lestes concinnus Hagen, 1862 is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, which are commonly called spreadwings. Spreadwings get this name because they rest with their wings spread. This species is commonly known as the dusky spreadwing. It is a nomadic damselfly found in India, Southeast Asia extending as far as New Caledonia, and the northern parts of Australia. Adult dusky spreadwings are medium-sized damselflies, reaching about 40 millimeters in total length with a wingspan of around 45 millimeters. Their dorsal surfaces are dusky-grey, and this color graduates to light bluish-green on the sides and underside of the body. Within Australia, this species is distributed across suitable habitat in the continent's north-west and north-eastern regions, ranging from around Broome to the south-eastern Queensland border. It lives in freshwater habitats including river lagoons, ponds, and swamps. The total population size of this species is currently unknown, but it has a wide geographic range. Threats to Lestes concinnus have not been assessed, and it is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List.
