Algerian Spreadwing vs Anthracite Bee-fly

Lestes numidicus compared with Anthrax anthrax

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Anthracite Bee-fly is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Anthracite Bee-fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Lestidae	Bombyliidae
Genus	Lestes	Anthrax
Species	Lestes numidicus	Anthrax anthrax

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Anthracite Bee-fly share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Anthracite Bee-fly

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Anthracite Bee-fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Anthracite Bee-fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Anthracite Bee-fly

The Anthracite Bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax) is a species in the genus Anthrax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.