Emerald Cascader

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Zygonyx iris

Emerald Cascader, a reference photo
Photo: Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Zygonyx iris, the emerald cascader or iridescent stream glider, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Emerald Cascader 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Libellulidae
Genus
Zygonyx
Species
Zygonyx iris

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