Desmia desmialis

Desmia desmialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.^[2]

The wingspan is 17-20 mm. The forewings are brown over a whitish ground-color. There is a quadrate white patch near end of the cell, bordered laterally by black lines. Below this is a second similar patch and a third white irregular oval patch occupying the subterminal area. This patch is outlined in black and connected with the costa by a dark streak. The hindwings are brown crossed in the median area by two semiparallel waved dark lines. The space between these lines is whitish sprinkled with brown scales.^[3]

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