Tatobotys janapalis

Tatobotys janapalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in Japan, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Borneo, Indonesia (Moluccas, Seram) the Solomon Islands. It is also found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Tatobotys janapalis 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

• Tatobotys biannulalis
• Nacoleia charesalis
• Hymenoptychis sordida

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Crambidae

Genus

Tatobotys

Species

Tatobotys janapalis

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