Calamotropha paludella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Africa, Australia and large parts of Asia and was recently introduced accidentally to the Eastern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bulrush Veneer 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
- Thopeutis forbesellus
- Pseudobissetia terrestrellus
- Chilo luteellus
- Eoreuma densellus
- Diatraea lisetta
- Chilo plejadellus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Calamotropha
- Species
- Calamotropha paludella
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