Plagiomimicus navia
Common NamePlagiomimicus navia
Scientific NamePlagiomimicus navia
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)27
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, tan
HabitatDry grasslands, deserts, open areas
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah) and Mexico
Host PlantsGutierrezia microcephala, Gutierrezia sarothrae
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on *Gutierrezia* species, likely pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brownish-gray forewings, robust body, and late summer to fall flight period in arid regions of the southwestern US, often found near its *Gutierrezia* host plants.
Description
A small to medium-sized, robust moth with cryptically patterned, mottled brownish-gray forewings that provide excellent camouflage against dry environments.
