Algerian Spreadwing vs Brown Diving Beetle

Lestes numidicus compared with Agabus brunneus

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Brown Diving Beetle is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Brown 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 brunneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Brown Diving Beetle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Brown Diving Beetle

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Brown Diving Beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Brown Diving Beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium 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.

Brown Diving Beetle

The Brown Diving Beetle (Agabus brunneus) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.