Macromia taeniolata, the royal river cruiser is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is a long, slender insect with bright green eyes and a dark brown body with yellow stripes. The sexes are alike. It is found along large streams and rivers.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Royal 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 annaimallaiensis
- Epophthalmia vittigera
- Macromia pacifica
- Macromia alleghaniensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Macromiidae
- Genus
- Macromia
- Species
- Macromia taeniolata
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