Annaimalai Torrent Hawk (Macromia annaimallaiensis)

Annaimalai Torrent Hawk, a reference photo — Photo: Varghese, A.P., P.R. Nikesh& J. Mathew · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Macromia annaimallaiensis is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in South India, south of Palakkad Gap.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Annaimalai Torrent Hawk 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

Macromia irata
Epophthalmia vittigera
Macromia miniata
Macromia cincta
Macromia illinoiensis
Macromia manchurica

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Macromiidae
Genus: Macromia
Species: Macromia annaimallaiensis

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