Pasiphila lunata is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1912. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed on both the North and South Island. Larvae feed on Veronica species including on Veronica salicifolia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pasiphila lunata 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
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Pasiphila
- Species
- Pasiphila lunata
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