Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Big-eared opossum
Lestes eurinus compared with Didelphis aurita
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Big-eared opossum |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) |
| Family | Lestidae | Didelphidae |
| Genus | Lestes | Didelphis |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Didelphis aurita |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amber-winged Spreadwing and Big-eared opossum share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBig-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Big-eared opossum |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Big-eared opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Big-eared opossum
The Big-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita) is a species in the genus Didelphis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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