Antillean Spreadwing vs Broughton willow wattle
Lestes spumarius compared with Acacia salicina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Lestidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acacia |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Acacia salicina |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBroughton willow wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broughton willow wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Israel, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
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.
Broughton willow wattle
The Broughton Willow Wattle (Acacia salicina) is a species in the genus Acacia. 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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