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funeralis or maculalis (Desmia funeralis or maculalis)
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Julie Simpson
Moth? -
Desmia
Marbury, Charles County, Maryland, USA
June 3, 2022
Size: About 2 cm wingspan
Attracted to a light at night.
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Contributed by
Julie Simpson
on 6 June, 2022 - 11:20am
Last updated 1 July, 2022 - 2:51pm
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Bob Biagi
, 1 July, 2022 - 2:51pm
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Either . . .
. . . Desmia funeralis or Desmia maculalis. From this one view I would be more inclined to go with maculalis, but a ventral view would be more helpful. And yes, it's a moth - a group known by the common name of Grape Leaffolders.
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L. Wayne Thompson
, 6 June, 2022 - 1:21pm
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That is interesting, thank yo
That is interesting, thank you.
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Julie Simpson
, 7 June, 2022 - 7:55am
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