Ambiguous Moth

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Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth, a reference photo
Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Lascoria ambigualis, the ambiguous moth, is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. Adults are on wing from April to September. There are two generations in Connecticut and multiple broods in Missouri.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ambiguous Moth 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
Lepidoptera
Family
Erebidae
Species
Lascoria ambigualis

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