Desmia subdivisalis is a species of 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 Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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  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.