Amber-winged Spreadwing vs bastard copperleaf
Lestes eurinus compared with Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acalypha |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Acalypha chamaedrifolia |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least Concernbastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
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.
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. 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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