Heteranassa mima
Common NameHeteranassa mima
Scientific NameHeteranassa mima
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black, white
HabitatDeserts, arid regions
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host Plantsmesquite (Prosopis spp.)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (south), May to October (north)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on mesquite plants before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled gray-brown forewings with wavy black lines and the distinct white reniform spots. Its presence in arid southwestern regions is also a strong indicator.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with mottled gray and brown forewings, featuring intricate wavy black lines and prominent white kidney-shaped spots. Its hindwings are typically darker.
