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Grape Leaffolder

Desmia sp.

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown with white spots on its wings, two white bands on its abdomen.

Habitat:

Found at a light.

Notes:

Grape leaffolders feed on grape and redbud leaves as larvae. The adults fly during the day and are attracted to lights at night. The University of Florida website also has some good information: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/fruit/grape_leaffolder.htm.

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Desmia funeralis

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