Algerian Spreadwing vs Spotted Spreadwing

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes congener

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Spotted Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Spotted Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes numidicus	Lestes congener

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Spotted Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Spotted Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Spotted Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.