The genus Lestes (Odonata: Lestidae) Leach, 1815, in Surinam

The species of Lestes from Surinam are treated. L. basidens spec. nov. (♂ holotype: Distr. Nickerie, Sipaliwini, near airstrip), L. curvatus spec. nov. (♂ holotype: Distr. Suriname, Coropina creek, Republiek), L. edentatus spec. nov. (♂ holotype: Distr. Marowijne, Nassau mountain range) and L. trichonus spec. nov. (♀ holotype: Distr. Nickerie, Sipaliwini, near airstrip) are described and illustrated. The types are deposited in the National Museum of Natural History, Leiden. L. mediorufus Calvert and L. tenuatus Rambur are illustrated and a lectotype for the latter species is designated. The holotype of L. sublatus Hagen in Selys is redescribed and illustrated. L. forficula Rambur, known from the surrounding countries of Surinam, is also illustrated. A key to the Surinam species of Lestes is provided.