Dark Palm Dart (Telicota ancilla)

Dark Palm Dart, a reference photo — Photo: daff.gov.au · Public domain

Telicota ancilla, the dark palm dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Telicota species form a complex and exact species identity can only be determined by examination of the genitalia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dark Palm Dart 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

Telicota colon
Telicota paceka
Telicota besta
Telicota augias
Telicota bambusae
Taractrocera ina

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Telicota
Species: Telicota ancilla

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