Carmine Skimmer

Orthemis discolor, known generally as the carmine skimmer or orange-bellied skimmer, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Carmine Skimmer 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

• Orthemis macrostigma
• Orthemis schmidti
• Orthemis aequilibris
• Orthemis ferruginea

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Odonata

Family

Libellulidae

Genus

Orthemis

Species

Orthemis discolor

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