Broad-striped Forceptail

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Aphylla angustifolia

Broad-striped Forceptail, a reference photo
Photo: Brady Reed · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Aphylla angustifolia, the broad-striped forceptail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Broad-striped Forceptail 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Gomphidae
Genus
Aphylla
Species
Aphylla angustifolia

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