Chlorolestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae. They are commonly known as Malachites.

The genus is endemic to southern Africa; furthermore, the range of only one species, Chlorolestes elegans, extends further north than north-eastern South Africa.

The genus contains the following species:

• Chlorolestes apricans Wilmot, 1975 - Basking Malachite
• Chlorolestes conspicuus Hagen in Selys, 1862 - Conspicuous Malachite
• Chlorolestes draconicus Balinsky, 1956 - Drakensberg Malachite
• Chlorolestes elegans Pinhey, 1950 - Elegant Malachite
• Chlorolestes fasciatus Burmeister, 1839 - Mountain Malachite
• Chlorolestes tessellatus Burmeister, 1839 - Forest Malachite
• Chlorolestes umbratus Selys, 1862 - White Malachite

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