Grape Leaffolder - Desmia funeralis

I often see these moths near my light. But, instead of flying around, they seem to prefer to hop. Weird.

Total length: 16-18 mm. Dark brown/black forewings marked with two white spots in the median area. Hindwings have a broad, white, median band. The head had a few white scales. Host: Grape

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a rural area

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Flown Kimmerling

Lion

I've been informed that we should leave these at Desmia sp. This species cannot be differentiated from D. maculalis without a ventral view. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  But, you can tell them apart if you see the underside of their abdomens. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, duh. Sorry, you said that. I already knew that about this species and confirm them by checking the underside. I have a bunch that I didn't bother to catch and confirm though, which I haven't posted on JD. Posted 6 years ago

The Grape leaffolder

''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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young