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Noctuidae
931903 – 10102.2   Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008

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Distribution: Western Colorado-Southern Utah south to Northwestern Arizona. Elevation ~ 6,000 ft-Arizona. Sandy habitat.
Seasonality
and Size:
Late July 23-August, September. Wingspan 24-28mm.
Similar Species:
  • See 10102 Sympistis pernotata
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • buchis Troubridge, 2008 (Sympistis)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008, n. sp., Zootaxa, 1903:1-95.
    References
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
    • Troubridge, J.T., 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. (abstract)
    Sympistis buchis
    25mm – © Canadian National Collection
    Sympistis buchis
    25mm – © Canadian National Collection
    Sympistis buchis
    LG – © Jim Troubridge
    Sympistis buchis
    29mm - LG – © Jim Vargo

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