Blue-striped Spreadwing vs Broughton willow wattle
Lestes tenuatus compared with Acacia salicina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 salicina |
Conservation Status
Blue-striped Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBroughton willow wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broughton willow wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Israel, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
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.
Broughton willow wattle
The Broughton Willow Wattle (Acacia salicina) 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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