Arthroschista hilaralis, also known as the kadam defoliator, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, Sumatra, Borneo and in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Arthroschista hilaralis 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
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Arthroschista
- Species
- Arthroschista hilaralis
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