Brown-shaded Mimorista
Common NameBrown-shaded Mimorista
Scientific NameMimorista brunnealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, pale yellow, purplish-white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants (specific hosts not well-documented)
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely leaf-feeders on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the small size, the overall yellowish-brown coloration, and the unique reticulated wing pattern with its characteristic darker lines and paler, sometimes iridescent, patches.
Description
A small moth characterized by its yellowish-brown wings adorned with a distinctive reticulated pattern of darker brown lines and paler, sometimes purplish-white, patches.
