Caloptéryx vierge vs Glittering Demoiselle

Calopteryx virgo compared with Calopteryx exul

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caloptéryx vierge	Glittering Demoiselle
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class same	Insecta (insecte)	Insecta (insecte)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Calopterygidae	Calopterygidae
Genus same	Calopteryx	Calopteryx
Species	Calopteryx virgo	Calopteryx exul

Evolutionary Relationship

Caloptéryx vierge and Glittering Demoiselle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Calopteryx.

Conservation Status

Caloptéryx vierge

EN — Endangered

Glittering Demoiselle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caloptéryx vierge	Glittering Demoiselle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caloptéryx vierge

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Glittering Demoiselle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Caloptéryx vierge

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.