Alexanders vs Amber-winged Spreadwing

Angelica atropurpurea compared with Lestes eurinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alexanders Amber-winged Spreadwing
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Apiales (Apiales) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Apiaceae Lestidae
Genus Angelica Lestes
Species Angelica atropurpurea Lestes eurinus

Conservation Status

Alexanders

LC — Least Concern

Amber-winged Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alexanders Amber-winged Spreadwing
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alexanders

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Alexanders

The Alexanders (Angelica atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Angelica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Amber-winged Spreadwing

The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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