Alpine Rock-Cress vs Green Emerald Damselfly
Arabis alpina compared with Chalcolestes viridis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Brassicales (Brassicales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Arabis | Chalcolestes |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Chalcolestes viridis |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least ConcernGreen Emerald Damselfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Rock-Cress
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Green Emerald Damselfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium and Denmark.
Alpine Rock-Cress
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Green Emerald Damselfly
No description available.
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