Cape Thorntail

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Ceratogomphus triceraticus

Cape Thorntail, a reference photo
Photo: Nicola van Berkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Ceratogomphus triceraticus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cape Thorntail 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
Gomphidae
Species
Ceratogomphus triceraticus

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