Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica)

Brilliant Emerald, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The brilliant emerald, Somatochlora metallica, is a middle-sized species of dragonfly. It is the largest and greenest of the Somatochlora species; 50–55 millimetres (2.0–2.2 in) long.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brilliant 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 meridionalis
Cordulia aenea
Somatochlora flavomaculata
Somatochlora arctica

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Somatochlora
Species: Somatochlora metallica

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