Ruby Meadowhawk

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Sympetrum rubicundulum

Ruby Meadowhawk, a reference photo
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Sympetrum rubicundulum, commonly known as the ruby meadowhawk, is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. It is found in northern United States and southern Ontario, Canada. Adult males are identifiable by a distinctive orange to brown face and red bodies. Females faces have same colours as males; bodies are brown to dark-red.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ruby Meadowhawk 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Species
Sympetrum rubicundulum

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