Algerian Spreadwing vs Azorean predacious diving beetle

Lestes numidicus compared with Agabus godmanni

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Azorean predacious diving beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Lestidae	Dytiscidae
Genus	Lestes	Agabus
Species	Lestes numidicus	Agabus godmanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Azorean predacious diving beetle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Azorean predacious diving beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.