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Gomphus pulchellus, the western clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Western Europe, although absent in the British isles. Its natural habitat are clean ponds and canals, clay and mud holes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western Clubtail 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
- Gomphus davidi
- Gomphus simillimus
- Gomphus graslinii
- Notogomphus praetorius
- Stylurus ubadschii
- Stylurus flavipes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Gomphidae
- Genus
- Gomphus
- Species
- Gomphus pulchellus
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