Alpine Rock-Cress vs Northern Spreadwing
Arabis alpina compared with Lestes disjunctus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | Northern Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lestes |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Lestes disjunctus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least ConcernNorthern Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | Northern Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Northern Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
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).
Northern Spreadwing
No description available.
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