Synlestidae
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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
- 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
