Autumn Snowflake vs Clamp-tipped Emerald
Acis autumnalis compared with Somatochlora tenebrosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Clamp-tipped 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 tenebrosa |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernClamp-tipped Emerald
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Clamp-tipped 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.
Clamp-tipped Emerald
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.
Clamp-tipped Emerald
The Clamp-tipped Emerald (Somatochlora tenebrosa) 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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