Ivory-striped Sylph

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Macrothemis imitans

Ivory-striped Sylph, a reference photo
Photo: Frank Thomas Sautter · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Macrothemis imitans, the ivory-striped sylph, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ivory-striped Sylph 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Species
Macrothemis imitans

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