Lyon's Anomis
Common NameLyon's Anomis
Scientific NameAnomis lyona
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsorange, brown, purple
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (e.g., Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina)
Host PlantsHibiscus spp., Sida spp., Malvaviscus spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically March to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae) before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled orange-brown and purplish forewing coloration, its size, and its association with mallow host plants in the southeastern US.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings exhibiting a mottled pattern of orange, brown, and purplish-brown, often with faint lines and indistinct spots. The hindwings are typically a duller, paler brown.
