Desmia subdivisalis

Desmia subdivisalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1871.[2] It is found in the West Indies, Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Florida to New Mexico, Illinois, Maryland and California.

Desmia subdivisalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Desmia
Species:
D. subdivisalis
Binomial name
Desmia subdivisalis
Grote, 1871[1]
Synonyms
  • Desmia nominabilis E. Hering, 1906

The wingspan is about 19 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August.[3]

References
  1. "801264.00 – 5161 – Desmia subdivisalis – Grote, 1871". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (May 11, 2014). "Species Desmia subdivisalis - Hodges#5161". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.


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