Antillean Spreadwing vs Caucasian Alder
Lestes spumarius compared with Alnus subcordata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Caucasian 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 subcordata |
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernCaucasian Alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Caucasian 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.
Caucasian Alder
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.
Caucasian Alder
The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) 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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