The genera Oncocnemis, Lepipolys, Hemistilbia, Homoncocnemis, Adita and Apharetra were synonymized with Sympistis by Troubridge 2008. New combinations are from Troubridge (2008) unless otherwise indicated.
Troubridge JT (2008) A generic realignment of the Oncocnemidini sensu Hodges (1983) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Oncocnemidinae), with descriptions of a new genus and 50 new species. Zootaxa 1903: 1-95.