Desmia subdivisalis
Grote, 1871
Desmia subdivisalis is a in the Crambidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1871. It is currently treated as a synonym of Desmia funeralis in major taxonomic databases. The species has been recorded across the southern and eastern United States, Mexico, and the West Indies, with active from spring through summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Desmia subdivisalis: /ˈdɛs.mi.a ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪ.sə.lɪs/
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Identification
This is difficult to distinguish from closely related Desmia species based on external alone. Genitalia examination is typically required for definitive identification. The species has a wingspan of approximately 19 mm.
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Distribution
Recorded from the West Indies, Mexico, and the United States (Florida to New Mexico, Illinois, Maryland, and California). Additional records exist from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Seasonality
are on wing from April to August.
Similar Taxa
- Desmia funeralisCurrently considered the senior synonym of D. subdivisalis; the two names have been used interchangeably in older literature
- Desmia maculalisSimilar size and wing pattern; requires genitalia examination for separation
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Taxonomic Status
Desmia subdivisalis is listed as a synonym of Desmia funeralis in Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and other major taxonomic databases. The name may still appear in older literature and regional checklists.