Arrowhead Spiketail vs Broad-bordered Acraea
Cordulegaster obliqua compared with Acraea anemosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arrowhead Spiketail | Broad-bordered Acraea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Cordulegaster | Acraea |
| Species | Cordulegaster obliqua | Acraea anemosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arrowhead Spiketail and Broad-bordered Acraea share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Arrowhead Spiketail
LC — Least ConcernBroad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Broad-bordered Acraea |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broad-bordered Acraea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Broad-bordered Acraea
The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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