Desmia ufeus

(Cramer, 1777)

Desmia ufeus is a in the Crambidae, first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It is found across the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of North America including Florida. The has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. are active year-round.

Desmia ufeus (7408051672) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Cramer&Stoll-uitlandsche kapellen vol. 2- plate 097 by Pieter Cramer (1721 - 1776) and Caspar Stoll (between 1725 and 1730 - 1791). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Desmia ufeus: /ˈdɛs.mi.a ˈu.fe.ʊs/

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Identification

A small crambid distinguished by its geographic distribution across the Caribbean and Central America. Specific diagnostic features separating it from are not documented in available sources.

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Appearance

A small crambid with a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Found in Suriname, French Guiana, Rica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba, and Florida.

Seasonality

are on wing year round.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Phalaena ufeus by Pieter Cramer in 1777, later transferred to the Desmia.

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