Glänzende Binsenjungfer vs Hector-Delphin

Lestes dryas compared with Cephalorhynchus hectori

Key Differences

• Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable while Hector-Delphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Glänzende Binsenjungfer	Hector-Delphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Odonata (Libellen)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Lestidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Lestes	Cephalorhynchus
Species	Lestes dryas	Cephalorhynchus hectori

Evolutionary Relationship

Glänzende Binsenjungfer and Hector-Delphin share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Hector-Delphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Glänzende Binsenjungfer	Hector-Delphin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic 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.

Hector-Delphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.