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 Concern

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Antillean Spreadwing Caucasian Alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

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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