Melonworm Moth

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Diaphania hyalinata

Melonworm Moth, a reference photo
Photo: Diana Foreman · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Diaphania hyalinata, the melonworm moth, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in eastern North America, south to Central and South America, including Suriname and the Caribbean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Melonworm 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.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Crambidae
Species
Diaphania hyalinata

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