Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea)

Roseate Skimmer, a reference photo — Photo: Vitaly_Charny (talk) (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The roseate skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to the Americas, where its distribution extends from the United States to Brazil. It is common and widespread. It is an introduced species in Hawaii.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Roseate Skimmer 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

Orthemis aequilibris
Orthemis macrostigma
Orthemis discolor

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthemis
Species: Orthemis ferruginea

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