Spindle Knot-horn

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Nephopterix angustella

Spindle Knot-horn, a reference photo
Photo: Fvlamoen · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Nephopterix angustella is a moth of the family Pyralidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. It is found in Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spindle Knot-horn 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Pyralidae
Species
Nephopterix angustella

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