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The painted apple moth (Teia anartoides) is a tussock moth native to Australia. It is notable as a pest in pine forests, and is classified as a pest in New Zealand. Some sources still refer to this species as belonging to the genus Orgyia, but in 2015 the genus Teia was recognized as a separate lineage.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Painted apple 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.
Easily confused with
- Orgyia athlophora
- Olene mendosa
- Orgyia pseudotsugata
- Orgyia trigotephras
- Calliteara fortunata
- Orgyia vetusta
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Erebidae
- Genus
- Orgyia
- Species
- Orgyia anartoides
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