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Desmia maculalis
Family: Crambidae, Subfamily: Pyraustinae. A common small black moth with 8 white/silver spots. And two white/silver bands on the abdomen. White fringe on the edges of the wings. TL no greater than 10 mm. Host: Grape
Near woodlands and meadow. Edge of lawn/woods has large quantity of grape vines. Attracted to light
12:35 a.m. on the 23rd. Resembles the larger 16 mm moth Grape Leaffolder (Desmia funeralis)
Spotted on Jul 23, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012
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