Synlestidae

The Synlestidae are a family of damselflies[2][3] commonly known as sylphs or malachites.[4] They occur in South Africa, Australia, and South America.[5]

Synlestidae
Chlorolestes tessellatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Superfamily: Lestoidea
Family: Synlestidae
Tillyard, 1917[1]

Description

These damselflies are 21 to 36 millimeters long, with slender abdomens.[4] Species are generally metallic green to brown-tinged black in color.[6]

Biology

Damselflies of this family are predators. The nymphs live in rivers and streams, and can be found in stagnant pools during the dry season.[4]

Systematics

There are nine extant genera. There are also several extinct genera known from fossils.[5]

Genera include:

References

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