Antillean Spreadwing vs bastard copperleaf
Lestes spumarius compared with Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acalypha |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Acalypha chamaedrifolia |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least Concernbastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
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.
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. 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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