Gilded River Cruiser (Macromia pacifica)

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Macromia pacifica, the gilded river cruiser, is a species of cruiser in the dragonfly family Macromiidae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gilded 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 illinoiensis
Macromia annulata
Macromia tillyardi
Macromia taeniolata
Macromia magnifica

Classification

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

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