Macromia illinoiensis, also known as the swift river cruiser or the Illinois river cruiser, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It was described by Walsh in 1862.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Swift River Cruiser 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 alleghaniensis
- Macromia taeniolata
- Macromia pacifica
- Macromia fraenata
- Macromia annulata
- Macromia annaimallaiensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Macromiidae
- Genus
- Macromia
- Species
- Macromia illinoiensis
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