Blue-striped Spreadwing vs Candelnut
Lestes tenuatus compared with Aleurites rockinghamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Candelnut |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Lestidae | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Lestes | Aleurites |
| Species | Lestes tenuatus | Aleurites rockinghamensis |
Conservation Status
Blue-striped Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernCandelnut
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Candelnut |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Candelnut
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in India.
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.
Candelnut
The Candelnut (Aleurites rockinghamensis) is a species in the genus Aleurites. 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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