Phrissogonus is a monotypic genus of moth in the family Geometridae erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1882. Its only species, Phrissogonus laticostata, the apple looper, was first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is found in Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Apple Looper 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Phrissogonus
- Species
- Phrissogonus laticostata
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo