Orthetrum azureum is a freshwater dragonfly species, occurring on Madagascar. It is widely spread throughout the whole country, and can be found in various habitats, such as gardens and degraded forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Broad 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
- Orthetrum glaucum
- Orthetrum chrysostigma
- Orthetrum coerulescens
- Orthetrum caffrum
- Orthetrum monardi
- Cannaphila vibex
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
- Genus
- Orthetrum
- Species
- Orthetrum azureum
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