White-tailed Skimmer

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Orthetrum albistylum

White-tailed Skimmer, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Orthetrum albistylum is a dragonfly species, which occurs from central and south Europe to China and Japan. Its distribution is often patchy but in many areas it is common. The species has recently spread its range northwards to the Baltic Sea coast in Poland. The common name for this species is white-tailed skimmer.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-tailed 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Species
Orthetrum albistylum

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