Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner, a reference photo
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Boyeria vinosa, the fawn darner, is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. It is found in south-eastern Canada and eastern USA. Its natural habitat is rivers. They are most active at dusk, and may be common but overlooked in an area due to only being active in low light conditions.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Fawn Darner 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata
Family
Aeshnidae
Genus
Boyeria
Species
Boyeria vinosa

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