Spitzenfleck vs Vierfleck

Libellula fulva compared with Libellula quadrimaculata

Key Differences

• Spitzenfleck is Endangered while Vierfleck is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Spitzenfleck	Vierfleck
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	Libellulidae	Libellulidae
Genus same	Libellula	Libellula
Species	Libellula fulva	Libellula quadrimaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Spitzenfleck and Vierfleck share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Libellula.

Conservation Status

Spitzenfleck

EN — Endangered

Vierfleck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Spitzenfleck	Vierfleck
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Spitzenfleck

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Vierfleck

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Spitzenfleck

Blue Chaser (Libellula fulva) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Vierfleck

Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) 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 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden