Genfer Günsel vs Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Ajuga genevensis compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

Genfer Günsel is Critically Endangered while Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Genfer Günsel	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Kingdom	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Lamiaceae	Lestidae
Genus	Ajuga	Lestes
Species	Ajuga genevensis	Lestes dryas

Conservation Status

Genfer Günsel

CR — Critically Endangered

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Genfer Günsel	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Genfer Günsel

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Genfer Günsel

The Blue Bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is a species in the genus Ajuga. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

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.