Vermilion Saddlebags (Tramea abdominalis)

Vermilion Saddlebags, a reference photo — Photo: Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Tramea abdominalis, the vermilion saddlebags, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Vermilion Saddlebags 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

Tramea insularis
Tramea darwini
Tramea limbata
Tramea transmarina
Tramea stenoloba

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Tramea
Species: Tramea abdominalis

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