Algerian Spreadwing vs Emerald Spreadwing

Lestes numidicus compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Emerald Spreadwing is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Emerald Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (節足動物)	Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class same	Insecta (昆虫)	Insecta (昆虫)
Order same	Odonata (蜻蛉目)	Odonata (蜻蛉目)
Family same	Lestidae	Lestidae
Genus same	Lestes	Lestes
Species	Lestes numidicus	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Emerald Spreadwing

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Emerald Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Emerald Spreadwing

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.

Emerald Spreadwing

エメラルドスプレッドウィング（Lestes dryas）は、IUCNレッドリストで危急（VU）に分類されています。野生での絶滅リスクが高く、個体群は減少し、生息地への圧力が増大しています。