Arrowhead Spiketail vs Autumn Snowflake
Cordulegaster obliqua compared with Acis autumnalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arrowhead Spiketail | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Cordulegaster | Acis |
| Species | Cordulegaster obliqua | Acis autumnalis |
Conservation Status
Arrowhead Spiketail
LC — Least ConcernAutumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Autumn Snowflake |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arrowhead Spiketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Arrowhead Spiketail
The Arrowhead Spiketail, Cordulegaster obliqua, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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