Erpetogomphus crotalinus, the yellow-legged ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow-legged 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 heterodon
- Ophiogomphus arizonicus
- Ophiogomphus severus
- Erpetogomphus elaps
- Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Gomphidae
- Genus
- Erpetogomphus
- Species
- Erpetogomphus crotalinus
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