Amber-winged Spreadwing vs American Buckeye
Lestes eurinus compared with Aesculus glabra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | American Buckeye |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Aesculus |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Aesculus glabra |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernAmerican Buckeye
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | American Buckeye |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber-winged Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
American Buckeye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Amber-winged Spreadwing
The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) 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.
American Buckeye
The American Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a species in the genus Aesculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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