Collembola vs Common Green Darner

Folsomides angularis compared with Anax junius

Key Differences

• Collembola is Not Evaluated while Common Green Darner is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Collembola	Common Green Darner
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Collembola (springtail)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Isotomidae	Aeshnidae
Genus	Folsomides	Anax
Species	Folsomides angularis	Anax junius

Evolutionary Relationship

Collembola and Common Green Darner share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Arthropoda. (Arthropods)

Conservation Status

Collembola

NE — Not Evaluated

Common Green Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Collembola	Common Green Darner
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Collembola

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Common Green Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Collembola

<em>Folsomides angularis</em>, commonly referred to as Collembola in reference to its broader taxonomic order, is a springtail species belonging to the genus <em>Folsomides</em>. Springtails are among the most abundant hexapods in terrestrial ecosystems, playing important roles in soil decomposition and nutrient cycling. This species has been documented in Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as North America, where it is known from the United States. It typically inhabits soil, leaf litter, and decaying organic matter, and is capable of tolerating a range of environmental conditions. Springtails of this group are detritivores, feeding on decomposing plant material, fungal hyphae, and microorganisms, though specific dietary data for <em>Folsomides angularis</em> are not detailed in current records. The species has not been formally assessed for conservation status. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its small body size and cryptic lifestyle make detailed ecological study challenging.

Common Green Darner

<em>Anax junius</em>, commonly known as the common green darner, is a large dragonfly belonging to the genus Anax within the family Aeshnidae. This species occupies virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats, and its range is centered on the United States, where it is one of the most recognizable and widespread dragonfly species. Common green darner is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is well known for undertaking long-distance migrations, with populations moving southward in autumn and northward in spring across North America. Adults are typically found near ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams where females deposit eggs in aquatic vegetation. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States