Dark Spreadwing vs European Mink

Lestes macrostigma compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Dark Spreadwing is Least Concern while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark Spreadwing	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lestidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lestes	Mustela
Species	Lestes macrostigma	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark Spreadwing and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dark Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark Spreadwing	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).