Orocrambus aethonellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1882. It is endemic to New Zealand. O. aethonellus has been recorded from the South Island. The habitat favoured by this moth includes sand hills and bogs from sea level up to altitudes of about 1,200 meters.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mire Grass 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
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Orocrambus
- Species
- Orocrambus aethonellus
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