Elegant Spreadwing

Dragonfly or damselfly in the family Lestidae 51.5 mm long. Lives near water. Feeds on insects. Its aquatic larva feeds on animal prey.

There are 62 observations of Elegant Spreadwing in Québec, mostly in Estrie, Outaouais and Montérégie, and it has been reported in 8 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and become rare from August to April.