Synlestidae Megalestes major

Family Synlestidae

Megalestes major

Selys 1862

Elevation 1000 to 3000m

Abdomen 48-54mm

Locations Godavari, Shiva Puri, Daman

This is a long dangling emerald-colored, slender-bodied damselfly that seeks dark wet forested areas such as the Godavari wetland. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings out to the side when resting. The body is much longer than its wings. Two Synlestidae species are found in Nepal - M. major (yellow under thorax) and M. irma (black under thorax at higher elevations). It is seen from June to August in Godavari. Other locations include NE India, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Male

Female