Micraspis frenata, the striped ladybird, is a ladybird species endemic to Tasmania and the mainland eastern states of Australia. It is also present in New Caledonia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Ladybird 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
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Micraspis
- Species
- Micraspis frenata
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