A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/21/2019).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/25/2014).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (6/5/2013).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (6/18/2013).

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Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 211111 - Psn: 25)

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Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/8/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 211112 - Psn: 25)

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/6/2021).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/24/2013).

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Grape Leaffolder Moth in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/17/2019). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 265949 - Psn: 35)

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A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/10/2020). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA.

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Grape Leaffolder Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/5/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 435062 - Psn: 35)

Grape Leaffolder Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/5/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth (from below) in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/25/2014).

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A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (8/31/2020).

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A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (5/12/2022).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/8/2020).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/23/2013).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/26/2015).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/5/2013).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2014).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2016). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA.

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/5/2018).

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Grape Leaffolder Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/5/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/8/2013).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/8/2017).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/16/2017).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/17/2017).

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Description

Very difficult to distinguish from Desmia maculalis. See BugGuide reference.

"A significant white spot on the head is, according to the Covell Field Guide, a characteristic mark of Desmia maculalis. Brian Scholtens informs me that this is not a reliable character and that two species (D. maculalis and D. funeralis) cannot be distinguished in typical dorsal view photos. It would be necessary to see mouth parts at high magnification or examine genitalia to make specific determinations. It is best to consider photos of these species as representing a species group" (Bob Patterson, MPG).

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A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/21/2019). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/25/2014). View Record Details Media by Jesse Christopherson.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (6/5/2013). Media by Nancy Magnusson.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (6/18/2013). Media by Bonnie Ott.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/6/2021). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/24/2013). Media by Nancy Magnusson.

A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/10/2020). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA. View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

Grape Leaffolder Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/5/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth (from below) in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/25/2014). Media by Bill Hubick.

A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (8/31/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A male Grape Leaffolder Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (5/12/2022). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/8/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/23/2013). Media by Scott Housten.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/26/2015). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/5/2013). Media by Don Haskins.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2014). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2016). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA. View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/5/2018). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Grape Leaffolder Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/5/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/8/2013). Media by Kim Hafner.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/8/2017). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/16/2017). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Grape Leaffolder Moth in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/17/2017). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Source: Wikipedia

Desmia funeralis


Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Desmia
Species:	D. funeralis
Binomial name
*Desmia funeralis* (Hübner, 1796)
Synonyms
Pyralis funeralis Hübner, 1796 Desmia maculalis Westwood, 1832^{[citation needed]}

Desmia funeralis, the grape leaffolder, is a moth of the family Crambidae. 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. From a top-down perspective, D. funeralis appears identical to D. maculalis.^[1] 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.

References

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^ "Species Desmia funeralis - Grape Leaffolder - Hodges#5159". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2023-11-18.