Skip to main content

Grape Leafroller Moth

Desmia funeralis

Photo by SarahWhitt
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

38.4773, -82.472

Field Notes

Description:

Desmia funeralis, the grape leaffolder, is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found across the southern parts of the United States to California, north to the northeastern states and southeastern Canada.

The wingspan is 21–28 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September. It is a day-flying species. There are two to three generations per year.

The larvae feed on Vitis, Cercis canadensis and Oenothera. It is considered a minor pest of grapes in the United States.

Habitat:

On my front porch.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Unfortunately it is not possibly to separate Desmia funerals and Desmia maculalis. I think it is a common nonsense to call them Desmia funeralis/maculalis. http://bugguide.net/node/view/3967 http://bugguide.net/node/view/477890
Photographed
PublishedMay 20, 2017

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon