Cydalima laticostalis

Cydalima laticostalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found from India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Burma and Malaysia to the New Hebrides. It is also found in Australia, where it has been recorded from tropical Queensland.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cydalima laticostalis 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

• Cydalima pfeifferae
• Palpita pratti
• Palpita nigropunctalis
• Palpita margaritacea
• Palpita elealis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Crambidae

Genus

Cydalima

Species

Cydalima laticostalis

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