Herpetogramma theseusalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Quebec, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Herpetogramma theseusalis 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
- Herpetogramma bipunctalis
- Herpetogramma fluctuosalis
- Herpetogramma aeglealis
- Omiodes indicata
- Blepharomastix ranalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Herpetogramma
- Species
- Herpetogramma theseusalis
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