Antillean Spreadwing vs California alder
Lestes spumarius compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Lestidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Alnus |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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