Carrot Seed Moth

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Sitochroa palealis

Carrot Seed Moth, a reference photo
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Svdmolen assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Sitochroa palealis, commonly known as the carrot seed moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in Europe and in 2002 the first specimen was reported in the United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Carrot Seed 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Crambidae
Species
Sitochroa palealis

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