Seaside Dragonlet

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Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet, a reference photo
Photo: Andrew Cannizzaro · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Erythrodiplax berenice, commonly known as the seaside dragonlet, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found mainly at coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, and alkaline lakes of eastern North America. It is unique among dragonflies of the western hemisphere in that it can breed in seawater.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Seaside Dragonlet 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Species
Erythrodiplax berenice

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