Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)

Common Darter, a reference photo — Photo: Loz (L. B. Tettenborn) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Darter 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 nigrifemur
Sympetrum vulgatum

Classification

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

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