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 | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Desmia |
| Species: | D. subdivisalis
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| Desmia subdivisalis | |
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The wingspan is about 19 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August.[3]
References
edit- ^ "801264.00 – 5161 – Desmia subdivisalis – Grote, 1871". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (May 11, 2014). "Species Desmia subdivisalis - Hodges#5161". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.