Mirans

Mirans is a term that can refer to several distinct entities, most notably a genus of moths and a former municipality in France.

The genus Mirans belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworms or loopers. These moths are characterized by their slender bodies and broad wings. The larvae of Mirans moths, like other geometrids, typically have only two pairs of prolegs in addition to their true legs, which gives them their characteristic looping movement. The exact geographic distribution and specific species within the genus Mirans vary and are detailed in entomological resources. Information regarding their life cycle, host plants, and ecological roles is available through scientific studies.

In France, Mirans was a commune in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées. It was situated in the Occitanie region. Historically, it was a small rural community. In 1973, Mirans was merged with the commune of Montsérié to form the new commune of Montsérié-Mirans. This administrative change means that Mirans no longer exists as an independent municipality. Its history and characteristics are now part of the broader history of Montsérié.