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Grape Leaffolder Moth

Desmia sp

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, black moth with white dots. The abdomen extends past the wings.

Habitat:

On the ceiling of the porch. Forested area.

Reference Links:

funeralis-maculalis-sp-group - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Grape Leaffolder Moth

Desmia sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Desmia funeralis and D. maculalis are indistinguishable by photo, and need genitalia dissection.

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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