Straight-tipped Ringtail (Erpetogomphus elaps)

Straight-tipped Ringtail, a reference photo — Photo: Luc Wyn · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Erpetogomphus elaps, the straight-tipped ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Straight-tipped 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 eutainia
Erpetogomphus crotalinus

Classification

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

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