Subgenus Lestes (15-28). L. sponsa: 15. Left side of head of ♂ showing ridge behind antennal cavity; 16. pterostigma of right forewing; 17-18. anal appendages dorsally and from left; 19. prophallus; 20. terminal segments and ovipositor sheath and vulvar scale at its base (all Germany except prophallus from Japan). L. barbarus (Morocco): 21. right anal appendages from above; 22. prophallus. L. dryas (California): 23. anal appendages dorsally, 24. prophallus. L. macrostigma (Turkey): 25, 26. the same. L. virens (Germany): 27, 28. the same. f = flange, hd = hood, li = ligula, sc = scoop, sh = shelf. in A revision of African Lestidae (Odonata) (excerpt)

Subgenus Lestes (15-28). L. sponsa: 15. Left side of head of ♂ showing ridge behind antennal cavity; 16. pterostigma of right forewing; 17-18. anal appendages dorsally and from left; 19. prophallus; 20. terminal segments and ovipositor sheath and vulvar scale at its base (all Germany except prophallus from Japan). L. barbarus (Morocco): 21. right anal appendages from above; 22. prophallus. L. dryas (California): 23. anal appendages dorsally, 24. prophallus. L. macrostigma (Turkey): 25, 26. the same. L. virens (Germany): 27, 28. the same. f = flange, hd = hood, li = ligula, sc = scoop, sh = shelf.