Oiketicus abbotii (Abbot's bagworm moth) is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in southeastern North America, including Florida and Louisiana.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Abbot's Bagworm 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
- Oiketicus platensis
- Oiketicus kirbyi
- Hyalarcta huebneri
- Canephora hirsuta
- Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
- Brachycyttarus griseus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Psychidae
- Genus
- Oiketicus
- Species
- Oiketicus abbotii
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