Antillean Spreadwing vs Banded Amanita
Lestes spumarius compared with Amanita battarrae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Banded Amanita |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Lestidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Lestes | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Amanita battarrae |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBanded Amanita
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Banded Amanita |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Banded Amanita
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Banded Amanita
The Banded Amanita (Amanita battarrae) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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