Große Abendsegler vs Shadow Darner

Nyctalus noctula compared with Aeshna umbrosa

Key Differences

• Große Abendsegler is Vulnerable while Shadow Darner is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Große Abendsegler	Shadow Darner
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Aeshnidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Aeshna
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Aeshna umbrosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Große Abendsegler and Shadow Darner share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Große Abendsegler

VU — Vulnerable

Shadow Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Große Abendsegler	Shadow Darner
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Große Abendsegler

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shadow Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Große Abendsegler

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) 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.