White-belted Ringtail (Erpetogomphus compositus)

White-belted Ringtail, a reference photo — Photo: Mike Lewinski from Tres Piedras, NM, United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Erpetogomphus compositus, the white-belted ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-belted Ringtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Erpetogomphus designatus
Erpetogomphus lampropeltis
Paragomphus sinaiticus
Onychogomphus flexuosus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Erpetogomphus
Species: Erpetogomphus compositus

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