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Noctuidae
931807 – 10080   Sympistis tenuifascia (Smith, 1888)

© Bob Martin
Seasonality
and Size:
Near treeline, mid-summer.
Similar Species:
  • See 10164.1 - Sympistis apep.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • tenuifascia Smith 1888 (Oncocnemis) - MONA 1983: 10080; Type locality: Colorado
  • mus Troubridge & Crabo 1998 (Oncocnemis)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Sympistis tenuifascia: Includes as a synonym Sympistis mus (Troubridge & Crabo, 1998) [10080.1]. Formerly placed in the genus Oncocnemis.
    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.
    • Smith, J.B., 1887. New species of Oncocnemis. Insect Life. U.S. Department Agriculture, 1: 18.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    • Troubridge J. & L. Crabo, 1998. New Oncocnemis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the Pacific Northwest. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia, 95: 33-51.
    Sympistis tenuifascia
    22mm – © Canadian National Collection
    Sympistis tenuifascia
    23mm – © Canadian National Collection
    Sympistis tenuifascia
    LG – © Jim Troubridge

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