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Noctuidae
931832 – 10095   Sympistis simplex (Smith, 1888)
Distribution Data for Sympistis simplex
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Similar Species:
  • Sympistis lachrymosa
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • simplex (Smith, 1888) (Oncocnemis) - MONA 1983: 10095
      Type locality: Ashley Valley, UT.
  • Taxonomic Notes: Sympistis simplex: 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: 20.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
    Sympistis simplex
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    Sympistis simplex
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    Sympistis simplex
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    Sympistis simplex
    35mm - LG – © Jim Vargo

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