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Noctuidae
931877 – 10135.2   Sympistis amun Troubridge, 2008
Distribution Data for Sympistis amun
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Distribution: From Southwestern Alberta to British Columbia, southward to N. California.  Dry mountain Forests. Elevation ~ 5,400 ft.
Seasonality
and Size:
June - August.  Wingspan ~ 32-39mm.
Similar Species:
  • See 10135.7 - Sympistis chons.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • amun Troubridge 2008 (Sympistis)
  • Taxonomic Notes: Sympistis amun 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.
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • 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 amun
    38mm – © Canadian National Collection
    Sympistis amun
    © Gary Anweiler
    Sympistis amun
    LG – © Jim Troubridge
    Sympistis amun
    LG – © Jim Troubridge

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