Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Lestes eurinus compared with Aegilops ventricosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Belly-shaped Hard Grass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aegilops |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Aegilops ventricosa |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBelly-shaped Hard Grass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Belly-shaped Hard Grass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
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.
Belly-shaped Hard Grass
The Belly-shaped Hard Grass (Aegilops ventricosa) is a species in the genus Aegilops. 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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