Antillean Spreadwing vs Broken-barred Roller
Lestes spumarius compared with Ancylis unguicella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Broken-barred Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Lestidae | Tortricidae |
| Genus | Lestes | Ancylis |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Ancylis unguicella |
Evolutionary Relationship
Antillean Spreadwing and Broken-barred Roller share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBroken-barred Roller
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Broken-barred Roller |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broken-barred Roller
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Broken-barred Roller
The Broken-Barred Roller (Ancylis unguicella) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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