Sympetrum vicinum, the Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk, is one of some fifteen North American species of autumn meadowhawk, which are dragonflies in the Libellulidae family. It grows to 26–35 mm long.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Autumn 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Libellulidae
- Genus
- Sympetrum
- Species
- Sympetrum vicinum
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo