Antillean Spreadwing vs Arctic lemming
Lestes spumarius compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Lestidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Lestes | Dicrostonyx |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Dicrostonyx torquatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Antillean Spreadwing and Arctic lemming share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernArctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Antillean Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Antillean Spreadwing
The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) 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.
Arctic lemming
The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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