Blackcurrant vs Agrion à Larges Pattes
Antidesma parvifolium compared with Platycnemis pennipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackcurrant | Agrion à Larges Pattes |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plante) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (arthropodes) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (insecte) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | Platycnemididae |
| Genus | Antidesma | Platycnemis |
| Species | Antidesma parvifolium | Platycnemis pennipes |
Conservation Status
Blackcurrant
LC — Least ConcernAgrion à Larges Pattes
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackcurrant | Agrion à Larges Pattes |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackcurrant
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Agrion à Larges Pattes
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Blackcurrant
The Blackcurrant (Antidesma parvifolium) is a species in the genus Antidesma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Agrion à Larges Pattes
A medium-sized damselfly of still and slow-flowing freshwater habitats across Europe and western Asia, blue featherlegs are named for the striking feathery tibia fringe on the males' hind legs, waved during courtship displays. Males display pale blue coloration while females are olive-green. They perch on emergent vegetation and are a good indicator species for water quality in riverine habitats. Populations have declined locally due to water pollution and agricultural intensification.
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