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Common Spreadwing

Lestes sponsa

Least Concern

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Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Species

Lestes sponsa (Common Spreadwing)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lestes norteño

French Leste Fiancé

German Gemeine Binsenjungfer

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Lestes unguiculatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Spreadwing?

The scientific name of Common Spreadwing is Lestes sponsa. It belongs to the genus Lestes.

What is the conservation status of Common Spreadwing?

Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Spreadwing live?

Common Spreadwing is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Common Spreadwing belong to?

Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) belongs to the genus Lestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Lestidae.

Is Common Spreadwing endangered?

No, Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Common Spreadwing belong to?

Common Spreadwing (Lestes sponsa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Common Spreadwing?

The closest relatives of Common Spreadwing in the genus Lestes include Algerian Spreadwing, Antillean Spreadwing, Swamp Spreadwing, Emerald Spreadwing, Dusky Spreadwing.