[1][2][3] It was described by Henry Edwards in 1882 and is found in North America,[2] where it has been recorded from Arizona, western Texas and New Mexico.

The anterior two-thirds of the forewings are pinkish-brown, with flecks of whitish scales.

The hindwings are dull fawn colour, palest at the base, with an indistinct median line.

[4] The MONA or Hodges number for Plagiomimicus aureolum is 9741.

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