Curved-toothed Geometer Moth

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Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-toothed Geometer Moth, a reference photo
Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Eutrapela is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. It contains only one species, Eutrapela clemataria, the curve-toothed geometer moth or purplish-brown looper, which is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and north to Saskatchewan. The habitat consists of deciduous and mixed woodlands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Curved-toothed Geometer 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Geometridae
Species
Eutrapela clemataria

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