Broad-Bodied Chaser vs Broad-tipped Hermit

Libellula depressa compared with Anopetia gounellei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-Bodied Chaser Broad-tipped Hermit
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family Libellulidae Trochilidae
Genus Libellula Anopetia
Species Libellula depressa Anopetia gounellei

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-Bodied Chaser and Broad-tipped Hermit share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Broad-Bodied Chaser

LC — Least Concern

Broad-tipped Hermit

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-Bodied Chaser Broad-tipped Hermit
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-Bodied Chaser

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

Broad-tipped Hermit

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Broad-Bodied Chaser

Broad-Bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Broad-tipped Hermit

The Broad-Tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species in the genus Anopetia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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