Lesser Pearl (Sitochroa verticalis)

Lesser Pearl, a reference photo — Photo: Ben Sale from UK · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Sitochroa verticalis, common name lesser pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Pearl 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

Mecyna flavalis
Sitochroa chortalis
Udea nebulalis
Udea lutealis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Sitochroa
Species: Sitochroa verticalis

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