Chloroclystis filata, the Australian pug moth, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is native to Australia and is found in the south eastern quarter of Australia and on Norfolk Island. It self-introduced itself to New Zealand in 1960. In Australia host plants are acacias (the blossoms) and Fabaceae (the petals).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Australian Pug 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Chloroclystis
- Species
- Chloroclystis filata
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