Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)

Eastern Forktail, a reference photo — Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The eastern forktail (Ischnura verticalis) is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Forktail 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

Ischnura perparva

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Ischnura
Species: Ischnura verticalis

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