Mimorista tristigmalis
Hampson, 1898
Mimorista tristigmalis is a crambid described by Hampson in 1898. It is found in Cuba and Florida, USA. have a wingspan of 25–28 mm and display distinctive black markings on ochreous-white forewings. The shows multi-peak adult activity in Florida, occurring in winter, spring, and late autumn.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mimorista tristigmalis: /mɪmɔˈrɪsta trɪˈstɪɡməlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by the combination of ochreous-white forewings with black markings and white hindwings with pale yellow-brown irroration. The specific pattern and placement of black markings on the forewings may aid separation from , though detailed comparison with other Mimorista requires examination.
Appearance
Wingspan 25–28 mm. Forewings ochreous white with black markings. Hindwings white, irrorated with pale yellow-brown .
Distribution
Cuba; United States (Florida)
Seasonality
active January–April, July, and November–December in Florida. Multi-peak suggests possible response to seasonal moisture or plant availability, though this is unconfirmed.
Similar Taxa
- Other Mimorista speciesCongeneric share general crambid and may overlap in distribution; require examination of wing pattern details and genitalia for reliable separation
- Other Spilomelinae with white and black forewing patternsSimilar coloration occurs in multiple crambid ; precise identification relies on specific marking arrangement and hindwing coloration
More Details
Original description
Described by George Hampson in 1898 (sometimes cited as 1899) under the basionym Pilocrocis tristigmalis, later transferred to Mimorista.