Glänzende Binsenjungfer vs Ornate Cuscus

Lestes dryas compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Glänzende Binsenjungfer	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Odonata (Libellen)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Lestidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Lestes	Phalanger
Species	Lestes dryas	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Glänzende Binsenjungfer and Ornate Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Glänzende Binsenjungfer	Ornate Cuscus
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.

Ornate Cuscus

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.