Large Lace-border Moth

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Scopula limboundata

Large Lace-border Moth, a reference photo
Photo: NCBioTeacher · CC0 (licence)

Scopula limboundata, the large lace-border, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1809. It is found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. There is a single and unconfirmed record from Great Britain.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Large Lace-border 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
Geometridae
Genus
Scopula
Species
Scopula limboundata

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