Somatochlora filosa, the fine-lined emerald, is a species of emerald dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Fine-lined Emerald 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
- Somatochlora tenebrosa
- Somatochlora linearis
- Somatochlora provocans
- Somatochlora williamsoni
- Somatochlora incurvata
- Hemicordulia fidelis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Corduliidae
- Genus
- Somatochlora
- Species
- Somatochlora filosa
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