Späte Binsenjungfer vs Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Späte Binsenjungfer is Data Deficient while Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Späte Binsenjungfer	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same	Insecta (Insekten)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order same	Odonata (Libellen)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family same	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes numidicus	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

Späte Binsenjungfer and Glänzende Binsenjungfer share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Späte Binsenjungfer

DD — Data Deficient

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Späte Binsenjungfer	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Späte Binsenjungfer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Späte Binsenjungfer

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.

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas) 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.