Antillean Spreadwing vs Autumn Snowflake
Lestes spumarius compared with Acis autumnalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acis |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Acis autumnalis |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernAutumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
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.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia