Amazon Darner vs Antillean Spreadwing

Anax amazili compared with Lestes spumarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazon Darner Antillean 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 Aeshnidae Lestidae
Genus Anax Lestes
Species Anax amazili Lestes spumarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazon Darner and Antillean Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Order level: Odonata. (Odonata)

Conservation Status

Amazon Darner

LC — Least Concern

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazon Darner Antillean Spreadwing
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazon Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Amazon Darner

The Amazon Darner (Anax amazili) is a species in the genus Anax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Antillean Spreadwing

The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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