Waterlily Leafcutter Moth (Elophila obliteralis)

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

Elophila obliteralis, the waterlily leafcutter moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is native to eastern North America. It is an introduced species in Hawaii and South Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Waterlily Leafcutter 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.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Elophila
Species: Elophila obliteralis

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