Antillean Spreadwing vs Rainpool Spreadwing

Lestes spumarius compared with Lestes forficula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Antillean Spreadwing Rainpool Spreadwing
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (artrópode) Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class same Insecta (inseto) Insecta (inseto)
Order same Odonata (Odonata) Odonata (Odonata)
Family same Lestidae Lestidae
Genus same Lestes Lestes
Species Lestes spumarius Lestes forficula

Evolutionary Relationship

Antillean Spreadwing and Rainpool Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lestes.

Conservation Status

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Rainpool Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Antillean Spreadwing Rainpool Spreadwing
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Rainpool Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Antillean Spreadwing

The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Rainpool Spreadwing

No description available.

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