Variable Cutworm

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Agrotis porphyricollis

Variable Cutworm, a reference photo
Photo: Donald Hobern · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Agrotis porphyricollis (variable cutworm) is a noctuid moth. It is found in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Variable Cutworm 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.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Agrotis
Species
Agrotis porphyricollis

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