Blue-striped Spreadwing vs Blueskin
Lestes tenuatus compared with Acacia irrorata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Blueskin |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Lestidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Acacia |
| Species | Lestes tenuatus | Acacia irrorata |
Conservation Status
Blue-striped Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBlueskin
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Blueskin |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-striped Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
Blueskin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Blue-striped Spreadwing
The Blue-striped Spreadwing (Lestes tenuatus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Blueskin
The Blueskin (Acacia irrorata) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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