African Ansellia vs Antillean Spreadwing
Ansellia africana compared with Lestes spumarius
Key Differences
- African Ansellia is Vulnerable while Antillean Spreadwing is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Ansellia | Antillean Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Orchidaceae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Ansellia | Lestes |
| Species | Ansellia africana | Lestes spumarius |
Conservation Status
African Ansellia
VU — VulnerableAntillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Ansellia | Antillean Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Ansellia
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Antillean Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
African Ansellia
The African Ansellia (Ansellia africana) is a species in the genus Ansellia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Antillean Spreadwing
The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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