Autumn Snowflake vs Balkan Emerald
Acis autumnalis compared with Somatochlora meridionalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Balkan Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Acis | Somatochlora |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Somatochlora meridionalis |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernBalkan Emerald
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Balkan Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Balkan Emerald
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.
Balkan Emerald
The Balkan Emerald (Somatochlora meridionalis) is a species in the genus Somatochlora. 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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