Südliche Mosaikjungfer vs Variable flatsedge
Aeshna caerulea compared with Cyperus difformis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Südliche Mosaikjungfer | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Odonata (Libellen) | Poales (Süßgrasartige) |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Aeshna | Cyperus |
| Species | Aeshna caerulea | Cyperus difformis |
Conservation Status
Südliche Mosaikjungfer
LC — Least ConcernVariable flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Südliche Mosaikjungfer | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Südliche Mosaikjungfer
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Variable flatsedge
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).
Südliche Mosaikjungfer
The Azure Hawker (Aeshna caerulea) is a species in the genus Aeshna. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Variable flatsedge
No description available.
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