Canephora hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy sweep, is a species of moth in the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spirit 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
- Hyalarcta huebneri
- Oiketicus abbotii
- Brachycyttarus griseus
- Metura falcata
- Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
- Eumeta variegata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Psychidae
- Genus
- Canephora
- Species
- Canephora hirsuta
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