Jujube lappet

Streblote siva, the jujube lappet moth, is a medium-sized moth, a widespread Arabic species. It has been documented in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar. The species was introduced to Iran. It belongs to the family Lasiocampidae. The species was first described by Lefèbvre in 1827. The species primarily consumes plants of the genus Ziziphus as well as Acacias.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Jujube lappet 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

• Streblote panda

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Lasiocampidae

Genus

Streblote

Species

Streblote siva

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