Archytas marmoratus, of the marmoratus species group, is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. In 1986, it was successfully used in biological control against the fall armyworm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Archytas marmoratus 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
- Diptera
- Family
- Tachinidae
- Genus
- Archytas
- Species
- Archytas marmoratus
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