Algerian Spreadwing vs Common Spreadwing

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes sponsa

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Common 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 sponsa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Common Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Common Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, 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.

Common Spreadwing

Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.