Mimorista subcostalis

Hampson, 1913

Brown-shaded Mimorista

Mimorista subcostalis, commonly known as the Brown-shaded Mimorista, is a in the Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1913. are medium-sized with forewings measuring 15.5–19.5 mm and are active from spring through fall.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mimorista subcostalis: //mɪˈmɔrɪstə sʌbˈkɒstəlɪs//

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Identification

Distinguished from related Mimorista by forewing length of 15.5–19.5 mm and geographic distribution in southwestern and south-central North America. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from are not documented.

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Appearance

Forewing length 15.5–19.5 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details beyond the 'Brown-shaded Mimorista' are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas in the United States.

Seasonality

active from April to October.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Mimorista species share similar and require careful examination of wing pattern, size, and genitalia for accurate identification; specific differentiating characters for M. subcostalis are not well documented.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Sameodes subcostalis by Hampson in 1913; later transferred to Mimorista.

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