Indolestes obiri is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as a cave reedling. It is endemic to Arnhem Land, in Northern Territory, Australia, where it inhabits shallow, rocky pools.
Indolestes obiri is a medium-sized, dull-coloured damselfly.
Etymology The genus name Indolestes combines the Latin Indus ("India") with Lestes, a genus name derived from the Greek λῃστής (lēstēs, "robber"). Original members of this genus were from India.
The species name obiri is for Obiri Rock in Northern Territory, habitat of this cave-dwelling damselfly.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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