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5167– Desmia ploralis,
Mournful Desmia Moth
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Photo by:
Jim Vargo
General Species Information
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Host Plant: Wild Coffee (Psychotria nervosa) found larvae in March of 2016 KL
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Historical Range: South Florida and the Caribbean
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Our Experience with this Species: We've found this species on Key Largo in February, March and April
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Notes:
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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