Sedge Sprite vs Sphagnum Sprite

Nehalennia irene compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sedge Sprite	Sphagnum Sprite
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	Coenagrionidae	Coenagrionidae
Genus same	Nehalennia	Nehalennia
Species	Nehalennia irene	Nehalennia gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Sedge Sprite and Sphagnum Sprite share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nehalennia.

Conservation Status

Sedge Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sedge Sprite	Sphagnum Sprite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sedge Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States