Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)

Appalachian Brown, a reference photo — Photo: Judy Gallagher · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Lethe appalachia, commonly known as the Appalachian brown or Appalachian eyed brown, is a species of brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Appalachian Brown 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

Lethe eurydice

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Lethe
Species: Lethe appalachia

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