Vestalis submontana is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is principally found in the Western Ghats of India, with some records further east.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Montane Forest Glory 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
- Vestalis nigrescens
- Vestalis amethystina
- Vestalis gracilis
- Vestalis apicalis
- Phaon rasoherinae
- Echo modesta
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Calopterygidae
- Genus
- Vestalis
- Species
- Vestalis submontana
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