Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant, a reference photo
Photo: Eric Haley · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Macrodiplax balteata, the marl pennant, is a species of dragonfly in the genus Macrodiplax. It occurs in the southern United States, the Caribbean and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Marl Pennant 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Species
Macrodiplax balteata

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