Algerian Spreadwing vs Broom Flat-body

Lestes numidicus compared with Agonopterix scopariella

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Broom Flat-body
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Lestidae	Depressariidae
Genus	Lestes	Agonopterix
Species	Lestes numidicus	Agonopterix scopariella

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Broom Flat-body share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Broom Flat-body
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Broom Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Broom Flat-body

The Broom Flat-Body (Agonopterix scopariella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.