Aethriamanta circumsignata known as the square-spot basker is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Australia, and New Guinea. The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Square-spot Basker 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
- Urothemis aliena
- Aethriamanta nymphaeae
- Urothemis assignata
- Urothemis signata
- Urothemis abbotti
- Aethriamanta rezia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
- Genus
- Aethriamanta
- Species
- Aethriamanta circumsignata
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