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Grape Leaffolder

Desmia sp.

Photo by Jenna4
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth

Species ID Suggestions

Grape Leaffolder

Desmia sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
No worries, Jenna! I do not have genetic equipment readily available either and label these as Desmia sp. as well. Perhaps in the future a visually diagnostic characteristic between these two species will be found. By the way, welcome to Project Noah and awesome first spotting! I would love if you could add this to my mission, "Moths of the World:" http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
Jenna4
It was taken several hours ago and I don't think I could get that info without it flying off. Although its not reliable I'm going to go ahead and label it as a member of the genus desmia. Thank you!
Jacob Gorneau
Desmia funeralis and Desmia maculalis can not be distinguished by a photo and need a photo of the underside, a measurement, and genetic examination.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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