Zwerglibelle vs Sphagnum Sprite

Nehalennia speciosa compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Key Differences

• Zwerglibelle is Extinct while Sphagnum Sprite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwerglibelle	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 speciosa	Nehalennia gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Zwerglibelle

EX — Extinct

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Zwerglibelle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.