Kiran's spreadwing (Platylestes kirani - Emiliyamma, Palot & Charesh, 2020) കിരണി ചേരാച്ചിറകൻ

Common name: Kiran's spreadwing
Malayalam name: കിരണി ചേരാച്ചിറകൻ
Scientific name: Platylestes kirani (Emiliyamma, Palot & Charesh, 2020)
Family: Lestidae
Place of observation: Thumboor, Kerala
Date of observation: Since  Oct 2019

Female

Male

Male

Sperm transferring

Mating wheel position

Mating wheel position

Anal appendages

Anal appendages

Anal appendages

Anal appendages

Anal appendages

Eyes & Dorsal Thorax

Anal appendages

Comparison of the hind wings

Comparison of the fore wings

Difference between synthorax of Platylestes platystylus & Platylestes kirani