Balkan Emerald vs Beggar'S-Buttons
Somatochlora meridionalis compared with Arctium lappa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Emerald | Beggar'S-Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Somatochlora | Arctium |
| Species | Somatochlora meridionalis | Arctium lappa |
Conservation Status
Balkan Emerald
LC — Least ConcernBeggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Emerald | Beggar'S-Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
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