Orthetrum robustum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The common name for this species is robust skimmer. It breeds in reedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Robust 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 monardi
- Orthetrum julia
- Orthetrum stemmale
- Orthetrum chrysostigma
- Orthetrum machadoi
- Orthetrum boumiera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
- Genus
- Orthetrum
- Species
- Orthetrum robustum
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