Framinghamia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae described by Embrik Strand in 1920. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Framinghamia helvalis. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta to New Brunswick, south to Utah, Texas and Florida. The type locality is Framingham, Massachusetts.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Framinghamia helvalis 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
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Framinghamia
- Species
- Framinghamia helvalis
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