Bird's Eye vs Emerald Spreadwing
Alectryon subcinereus compared with Lestes dryas
Key Differences
- Bird's Eye is Least Concern while Emerald Spreadwing is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird's Eye | Emerald Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Alectryon | Lestes |
| Species | Alectryon subcinereus | Lestes dryas |
Conservation Status
Bird's Eye
LC — Least ConcernEmerald Spreadwing
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird's Eye | Emerald Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bird's Eye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Emerald Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Bird's Eye
The Bird's Eye (Alectryon subcinereus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Emerald Spreadwing
Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.
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