Black-tipped Forest glory (Vestalis apicalis)

Black-tipped Forest glory, a reference photo — Photo: Rison Thumboor from Thrissur, India · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Vestalis apicalis, or the black-tipped forest glory, is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-tipped Forest glory 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

Vestalis submontana
Vestalis nigrescens
Vestalis gracilis
Phaon rasoherinae
Psolodesmus mandarinus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Calopterygidae
Genus: Vestalis
Species: Vestalis apicalis

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