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Desmia Grape Leaffolder Moth Desmia funeralis/maculalis

Desmia funeralis/maculalis

Description:

Smallish black moth with large white blotches.

Habitat:

Rural back yard attracted by light trap

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Desmia Grape Leaffolder Moth
Desmia funeralis/maculalis funeralis-maculalis-sp-group - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 10 years ago

Thanks bayucca!

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Crambidae, Pyraustinae, Spilomelini, Desmia funeralis or Desmia maculalis. Since both are not distinguishable by picture they are usually called Desmia funeralis/maculalis.

LisaPowers
Spotted by
LisaPowers

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Jul 24, 2013

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