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