Eastern Willow Spreadwing vs Noctule

Chalcolestes parvidens compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Eastern Willow Spreadwing is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Willow Spreadwing	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Lestidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Chalcolestes	Nyctalus
Species	Chalcolestes parvidens	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Willow Spreadwing and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eastern Willow Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Willow Spreadwing	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Willow Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.