Moss Marble (Celypha aurofasciana)

Moss Marble, a reference photo — Photo: Ben Sale from UK · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Celypha aurofasciana is a small moth species of the family Tortricidae. It is native to Europe and the Palearctic but occurs in some other places as an introduced species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Moss Marble 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

Olethreutes flavipalpana
Olethreutes fasciatana

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Celypha
Species: Celypha aurofasciana

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