Rhionaeschna variegata is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae found in South America. It is the southernmost known species of odonate in the world and the only species found on Tierra del Fuego. It is assessed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List. It is found in the region of the Andes along the length of Argentina and much of Chile.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rhionaeschna variegata 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
- Rhionaeschna californica
- Rhionaeschna diffinis
- Rhionaeschna absoluta
- Rhionaeschna marchali
- Aeshna interrupta
- Aeshna palmata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Aeshnidae
- Genus
- Rhionaeschna
- Species
- Rhionaeschna variegata
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