Alamo Moth (Condylorrhiza vestigialis)

Alamo Moth, a reference photo — Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Condylorrhiza vestigialis, the Brazilian poplar moth or Alamo moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Alamo 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

Patania surinamensis
Poliobotys ablactalis
Loxomorpha flavidissimalis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Condylorrhiza
Species: Condylorrhiza vestigialis

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