Autumn Snowflake vs Brook Snaketail
Acis autumnalis compared with Ophiogomphus aspersus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Brook Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Gomphidae |
| Genus | Acis | Ophiogomphus |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Ophiogomphus aspersus |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernBrook Snaketail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Brook Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Brook Snaketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
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.
Brook Snaketail
The Brook Snaketail (Ophiogomphus aspersus) is a species in the genus Ophiogomphus. 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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