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Grape Leaffolder
Desmia sp.
39.4192, -81.3555
Field Notes
Description:
Black body with two white spots on the dorsal side of each forewing. Abdomen is black with white stripes. The feet are mostly white as well.
Habitat:
Forest, on a maple tree
Notes:
It reminds me of a forester moth that I've seen before, just from the markings. BugGuide noted that some Desmia moths are similar, and by comparing pictures, I landed on that genus for this moth. I adjusted the brightness and contrast on these pictures a bit to bring out the colors--it was too dark before. Found at the Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.
Reference Links:
Grape Leaffolder species pair - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 20, 2011
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