Blaue Federlibelle vs Butterfly-leaf
Platycnemis pennipes compared with Adenolobus garipensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blaue Federlibelle | Butterfly-leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Odonata (Libellen) | Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige) |
| Family | Platycnemididae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Platycnemis | Adenolobus |
| Species | Platycnemis pennipes | Adenolobus garipensis |
Conservation Status
Blaue Federlibelle
LC — Least ConcernButterfly-leaf
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blaue Federlibelle | Butterfly-leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blaue Federlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Butterfly-leaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Butterfly-leaf
The Butterfly-leaf (Adenolobus garipensis) is a species in the genus Adenolobus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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