Perilestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Perilestidae. There are nine species described in the genus Perilestes.
Description Species of Perilestes are slender forest damselflies with very long, narrow abdomens and comparatively short wings. Their twig-like appearance has led to the common names "shortwings" and "twigtails" used for members of the family Perilestidae.
Distribution and habitat Species of Perilestes occur in the tropical regions of the Americas, where they inhabit shaded forests and forest streams.
Species The following species are currently placed in Perilestes: Perilestes attenuatus Selys, 1886 Perilestes bispinus Kimmins, 1958 Perilestes eustaquioi Machado, 2015 Perilestes fragilis Hagen in Selys, 1862 Perilestes gracillimus Kennedy, 1941 Perilestes jeuni Mendoza-Penagos & Vilela, 2022 Perilestes kahli Williamson & Williamson, 1924 Perilestes minor Williamson & Williamson, 1924 Perilestes solutus Williamson & Williamson, 1924
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