Hine's Emerald

The Hine's emerald (Somatochlora hineana) is an endangered dragonfly species found in the United States and Canada. Populations exist in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ontario, and Wisconsin. Larvae are found in shallow, flowing water in fens and marshes, and often use crayfish burrows. Major threats to the species include habitat loss and alteration, and the species is legally protected in both the United States and Canada.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hine's 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 ensigera
• Somatochlora tenebrosa
• Somatochlora elongata
• Somatochlora forcipata
• Somatochlora williamsoni
• Somatochlora linearis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Odonata

Family

Corduliidae

Genus

Somatochlora

Species

Somatochlora hineana

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