Ceriagrion glabrum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. Its common names include common orange, common citril, common pond damsel, common waxtail, orange waxtail and gewone aljander. It is widespread in Africa, where it is found in habitats that are dominated by reeds.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Citril 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
- Ceriagrion nipponicum
- Ceriagrion aeruginosum
- Ceriagrion rubiae
- Ceriagrion olivaceum
- Ceriagrion auranticum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Coenagrionidae
- Genus
- Ceriagrion
- Species
- Ceriagrion glabrum
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