Atrocalopteryx atrata is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is native to Asia, where it is widespread in China, Korea, and Japan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Atrocalopteryx atrata 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
- Matrona nigripectus
- Matrona basilaris
- Matrona japonica
- Calopteryx japonica
- Neurobasis kaupi
- Calopteryx cornelia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Calopterygidae
- Genus
- Atrocalopteryx
- Species
- Atrocalopteryx atrata
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