Synlestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae.

[2] Species of Synlestes are very large damselflies, metallic green to dark bronze or black in colour with white, yellow or orange markings.

[3] Unlike many other damselflies, they spread their wings when resting.

They are endemic to eastern Australia where they inhabit streams.

[4] The genus Synlestes includes the following species:[5]