Cardinal Meadowhawk (Sympetrum illotum)

Cardinal Meadowhawk, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

Sympetrum illotum, the cardinal meadowhawk, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in North America and South America, including islands in the Caribbean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cardinal Meadowhawk 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

Sympetrum gilvum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Sympetrum
Species: Sympetrum illotum

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