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Macromia splendens is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in France, Portugal, and Spain. Its natural habitats are rivers and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. Geographically, its nearest relatives within the Macromiidae are found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Splendid 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
- Epophthalmia elegans
- Macromia alleghaniensis
- Macromia fraenata
- Macromia magnifica
- Macromia annulata
- Macromia margarita
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Macromiidae
- Genus
- Macromia
- Species
- Macromia splendens
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