Painted Skimmer vs Patagonian Weasel

Libellula semifasciata compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Painted Skimmer	Patagonian Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Libellulidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Libellula	Lyncodon
Species	Libellula semifasciata	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Painted Skimmer and Patagonian Weasel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Painted Skimmer

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Painted Skimmer	Patagonian Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Painted Skimmer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.