The blue-spotted hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) is the only known species of dragonfly of the genus Adversaeschna in the family Aeshnidae. They are also known as the Lancer Dragonfly. Their scientific name was formerly Aeschna brevistyla but was relatively recently changed to be Adversaeschna brevistyla
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Blue-spotted Hawker 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
- Aeshnidae
- Genus
- Adversaeschna
- Species
- Adversaeschna brevistyla
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