Antillean Spreadwing vs bushman's-poison
Lestes spumarius compared with Acokanthera oppositifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | bushman's-poison |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acokanthera |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Acokanthera oppositifolia |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least Concernbushman's-poison
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | bushman's-poison |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
bushman's-poison
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
bushman's-poison
The Bushman's-poison (Acokanthera oppositifolia) is a species in the genus Acokanthera. 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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