Withered Mocis
Common NameWithered Mocis
Scientific NameMocis disseverans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in warm climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers or loopers, feeding on grasses. The typical moth lifecycle includes egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall drab brown coloration, the distinct triangular shape of the wings when at rest, and the pair of dark, often kidney-shaped spots on each forewing. Faint wavy lines across the wings are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a triangular wing shape when at rest, displaying a mottled light to dark brown coloration. Each forewing features two prominent, somewhat kidney-shaped black spots and faint wavy transverse lines.
