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Lestes sponsa (Emerald Damselfly)
Nomenclature
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Suborder: Zygoptera (Damselflies)
Species:
Lestes sponsa (Emerald Damselfly)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Emerald Damselfly
SUMMARY
This is a scarce species in the islands, with only a handful of recent records from Lewis, Barra and South Uist. The records from North Uist and Harris are all pre-1960. It is possible that this is an under-recorded species or has restricted distribution.