Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Beardgrass
Lestes eurinus compared with Andropogon chevalieri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Beardgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Lestidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Lestes | Andropogon |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Andropogon chevalieri |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBeardgrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Beardgrass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Beardgrass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Guinea.
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.
Beardgrass
The Beardgrass (Andropogon chevalieri) is a species in the genus Andropogon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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