Lestes secula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lestes secula faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland breeding sites. Agricultural intensification and urban development have eliminated many of the temporary pools and seasonal wetlands essential for its reproductive cycle. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from drainage projects further compromise the quality of remaining habitats.
Habitat
This damselfly species inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and shallow freshwater bodies with emergent vegetation. It requires specific hydroperiods and water chemistry conditions for successful larval development and adult emergence.
