Grosse Klette vs Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Arctium lappa compared with Somatochlora metallica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Grosse Klette | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Asterales (Asternartige) | Odonata (Libellen) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Somatochlora |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Somatochlora metallica |
Conservation Status
Grosse Klette
LC — Least ConcernGlänzende Smaragdlibelle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Grosse Klette | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Grosse Klette
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Grosse Klette
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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