Algerian Spreadwing vs Bloodwort
Lestes numidicus compared with Achillea millefolium
Key Differences
- Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Bloodwort is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Algerian Spreadwing | Bloodwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Lestidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Lestes | Achillea |
| Species | Lestes numidicus | Achillea millefolium |
Conservation Status
Algerian Spreadwing
DD — Data DeficientBloodwort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Algerian Spreadwing | Bloodwort |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Algerian Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Bloodwort
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).
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.
Bloodwort
The Bloodwort (Achillea millefolium) is a species in the genus Achillea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic real
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