Dunkle Binsenjungfer vs Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Lestes macrostigma compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Dunkle Binsenjungfer is Least Concern while Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dunkle Binsenjungfer	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
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	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes macrostigma	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

Dunkle Binsenjungfer and Glänzende Binsenjungfer share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Dunkle Binsenjungfer

LC — Least Concern

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dunkle Binsenjungfer	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkle Binsenjungfer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

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.