Angelin vs Spotted Spreadwing
Andira inermis compared with Lestes congener
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Spotted Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Andira | Lestes |
| Species | Andira inermis | Lestes congener |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernSpotted Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Spotted Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Spotted Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Spotted Spreadwing
No description available.
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