Zophodia grossulariella is a species of moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe (up to the Netherlands and England) and North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gooseberry Fruitworm 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.
Easily confused with
- Ephestia welseriella
- Ephestia kuehniella
- Laodamia faecella
- Patagoniodes farinaria
- Ectomyelois ceratoniae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Pyralidae
- Genus
- Zophodia
- Species
- Zophodia grossulariella
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