Dragonflies & Damselflies of Curacao Mars Muusse - the Netherlands

Rainpool Spreadwing (Lestes forficula). A common damselfly on Curacao, whenever sedge vegeation is found as low stands in pools.
All images on these pages were taken in March 2009, after a rainy period of several months. Fresh water pools could be found at many locations on the island. Rainpool Spreadwing was most numerous at Muizenberg and at Palpais (former fresh water reservoir for Shell oil company, just north of St Michiel). On both locations, 100's of individuals were present, including ovipositing, copula and fresh imago's.

Rainpool Spreadwing (Lestes forficula). Muizenberg - Curacao, March 2009. Male.