Actias aliena is a moth in the family Saturniidae. It is a large silk moth with a wingspan ranging from 100–110 mm. It is found in Japan. Its mitochondrial genome has been sequenced.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ōmizuao 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
- Saturniidae
- Genus
- Actias
- Species
- Actias aliena
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