Amber-winged Spreadwing vs California alder
Lestes eurinus compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Lestidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Alnus |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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