Is the mountain white-spot poisonous?
Most of the larvae of the leaf moth family are poisonous bristles, which will release an irritating liquid when broken. If they are stabbed by these burrs, they will immediately produce tingling and burning sensations, and may also cause nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, the numbness and swelling that accompanies it may extend to the entire arm, leg, or other area.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Bugs
Family
Lappet moths
Genus
Mesocelis
Species
Mountain white-spot (Mesocelis monticola)
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