Algerian Spreadwing vs Antillean Spreadwing

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes spumarius

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Antillean Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Antillean Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes numidicus	Lestes spumarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Antillean Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Antillean Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

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.