Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Big-Leaf Maple
Lestes eurinus compared with Acer macrophyllum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Big-Leaf Maple |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Acer |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Acer macrophyllum |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBig-Leaf Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Big-Leaf Maple |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Leaf Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Ireland, and 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.
Big-Leaf Maple
The Big-Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a species in the genus Acer. 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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