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Are leopard moths poisonous?

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There wasn't much question about theidentification:Giant Leopard Moth, Hypercompe scribonia(formerlyEcpantheria scribonia), a non-poisonous speciesthat we nowfelt comfortable handling so we could see the red bandsandbristles even better (right).


Then, do leopard moths bite?

As a caterpillar, the giant leopard moth growstoapproximately two inches long and has shiny black bristlescoveringits body. Unlike some other "hairy" creatures, thesecaterpillars'bristles are not urticant, which means that they don'tbreak off inpredators when touched, causing irritationanddiscomfort.

Beside above, are cinnabar moths poisonous? As well as being the cinnabar caterpillar'smainfood plant, ragwort supports more than 40 other insect speciesandis an important source of nectar. It is also toxic and wellknownfor its potential to poison horses and other livestockifeaten, particularly via contaminated hay.

One may also ask, what do leopard moths eat?

Giant leopard moth caterpillars enjoymunchingleafy plants like dandelions, violets, honeysuckle, citrusplants,magnolias, lilacs, and broadleaf plantains.

What Does a leopard moth look like?

The wings of this moth are bright white withapattern of neat black blotches, some solid and some hollow.Theoverside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings,whilethe underside is white with solid black spots, and males haveanarrow yellow line on the sides. Their legs have black andwhitebands.

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Does touching a moth kill it?

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How do you kill a moth?

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What happens if you eat a moth?

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What does it mean when you see a moth?

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Are moths in the house bad?

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Do moths carry germs?

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Do moths attack humans?

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What do woolly bear caterpillars eat?

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