Somatochlora alpestris, or the alpine emerald, is a species of dragonfly from the family Corduliidae. It is found in European highlands, southern Scandinavia, and east to southern Siberia in Asia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Alpine Emerald 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
- Somatochlora sahlbergi
- Somatochlora arctica
- Somatochlora semicircularis
- Somatochlora exuberata
- Somatochlora brevicincta
- Somatochlora graeseri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Corduliidae
- Genus
- Somatochlora
- Species
- Somatochlora alpestris
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