Russet Dropwing

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Trithemis pluvialis

Russet Dropwing, a reference photo
Photo: Alandmanson · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Trithemis pluvialis, the russet dropwing (also known as river dropwing), is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It occurs in Africa south of Kenya.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Russet Dropwing 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
Trithemis pluvialis

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