First record of Lestes concinnus (Zygoptera: Lestidae) from Sri Lanka with observations on its natural history

By

Sumanapala, Amila
Ranasinghe, Tharindu

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2022-6-30

Original Publication

Travaux du Muséum national d'histoire naturelle "Grigore Antipa"

Volume

65

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

129--139

Subjects

Dusky Spreadwing , new country record , Odonata , range extension , South Asia

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

București, România Muzeul Național de Istorie Naturală "Grigore Antipa" -2009

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e74234

 

Abstract

Lestes concinnus is a widespread species in tropical Asia and Oceania. It is a species known to have variable colour patterns ranging between pale and dark phenotypes which have earlier been recognized as distinct species. Lestes concinnus has never been known from Sri Lanka before. We report observations of both phenotypes of the species and intermediate morphs of Lestes concinnus from coastal habitats with dry reed patches in the northern part of the country, adding it to the Odonata fauna of Sri Lanka. With multiple field observations examined, we also provide comments on its identification and natural history in the country.