Eudonia dinodes is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was named by Edward Meyrick in 1884. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. This species inhabits native forests. The larvae feed on mosses and are active and tunnel amongst moss on tree trunks. Adults are cryptic when resting on tree trunks with wings closed.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eudonia dinodes 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
- Eudonia
- Species
- Eudonia dinodes
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