Beggar'S-Buttons vs Green Emerald Damselfly
Arctium lappa compared with Chalcolestes viridis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Lestidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Chalcolestes |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Chalcolestes viridis |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernGreen Emerald Damselfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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).
Green Emerald Damselfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium and Denmark.
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.
Green Emerald Damselfly
No description available.
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