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Synlestidae
Synlestidae
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Locations of barcode samples:
Collection Sites: world map showing specimen collection locations for Synlestidae
Statistics of barcoding coverage:
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD) Stats
Specimen Records:24
Specimens with Sequences:35
Specimens with Barcodes:15
Species:9
Species With Barcodes:9
Public Records:11
Public Species:8
Public BINs:3
Synlestidae:
The Synlestidae are a family of damselflies commonly known as sylphs or malachites. They rest the same way as spreadwing damselflies (Lestidae) do. Species in Synlestidae look similar to species in Lestidae.
Descriptive features[edit]
- antennal segment 2 markedly longer than segment 3
- prementum markedly longer than wide
- premental ligula with well-developed median cleft
- lobes of premental ligula not bulbous, moderately raised
- no premental setae
- labial palps without setae
- paraglossae absent
- abdomen slender
- median and lateral caudal gills similar in form
- caudal gills leaf-like, arranged vertically, apex rounded or slightly pointed, without *terminal stylus or filament
- Total length: 21.0–36.0 mm
Distribution[edit]
References[edit]
- http://www.mdfrc.org.au/bugguide/display.asp?type=5&class=17&subclass=&Order=5&family=96&couplet=0
- http://www.publish.csiro.au/web_cds_demo/dragonflies/html/1idguide.htm
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