Mimorista subcostalis
Hampson, 1913
Brown-shaded Mimorista
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.


