Algerian Spreadwing vs Lestes recio

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Lestes recio is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Lestes recio
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (artrópodos)	Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same	Insecta (insecto)	Insecta (insecto)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes numidicus	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Lestes recio share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Lestes recio

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Lestes recio
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Lestes recio

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.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Lestes recio

La damísela esmeralda (Lestes dryas) está clasificada como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de peligro de extinción en la naturaleza, con poblaciones en declive y una presión creciente sobre su hábitat.