Riesenstraussgras vs Blaue Federlibelle
Agrostis gigantea compared with Platycnemis pennipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Riesenstraussgras | Blaue Federlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Poales (Süßgrasartige) | Odonata (Libellen) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Platycnemididae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Platycnemis |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Platycnemis pennipes |
Conservation Status
Riesenstraussgras
LC — Least ConcernBlaue Federlibelle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Riesenstraussgras | Blaue Federlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Riesenstraussgras
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Blaue Federlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Riesenstraussgras
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Blaue Federlibelle
A medium-sized damselfly of still and slow-flowing freshwater habitats across Europe and western Asia, blue featherlegs are named for the striking feathery tibia fringe on the males' hind legs, waved during courtship displays. Males display pale blue coloration while females are olive-green. They perch on emergent vegetation and are a good indicator species for water quality in riverine habitats. Populations have declined locally due to water pollution and agricultural intensification.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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