Biston robustum is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. This is a large moth and has the English common name in its native range as the giant geometer moth (The Japanese name is トビモンオオエダシャク, Korean name 몸큰가지나, Chinese 褐纹大尺蛾). It is related, and generally similar, to the widespread Peppered Moth.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Biston robustum 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
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Biston
- Species
- Biston robustum
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