Epichorista siriana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1881. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the North and South Islands. This species inhabits long grass near native forest or in cultivated spaces. Adults are commonly on the wing in December and January and are day flying. They are active in hot sunshine and fly amongst the tops of the grass but are difficult to see.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Epichorista siriana 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
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Epichorista
- Species
- Epichorista siriana
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