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Grape leaffolder moth

Desmia funeralis

Description:

The moth is quite common in the area.It is more like a leaf roller moth or also known as tortrix moths.This moth is diurnal and nocturnal.It feeds on grape leaves which it folds up.The moth has a weird antenna with a black bulb in the middle.The wings are just black with white spots.

Habitat:

Bushes and shrubs.This one at a light trap.

Notes:

Male specimen

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Ornithoptera80
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Ornithoptera80

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 10, 2020
Submitted on Apr 11, 2020

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