Large Red Damselfly

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Pyrrhosoma nymphula

Large Red Damselfly, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) is a species of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. It is native to the western Palearctic.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Large Red Damselfly 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Coenagrionidae
Species
Pyrrhosoma nymphula

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