Symplecta cana

(Walker, 1848)

Symplecta cana is a in the , subgenus Symplecta stricto. It has a broad distribution across northern North America, extending from Alaska and Canada southward throughout the contiguous United States, and reaching into Mexico and Guatemala. Taxonomic revision has clarified its distinction from the closely related S. hybrida, with which it occurs sympatrically and syntopically in some regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Symplecta cana: /sɪmˈplɛk.tə ˈkɑː.nə/

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Identification

Distinguished from S. hybrida by clarified morphological characters in male and female terminalia; and syntopic occurrences with S. hybrida documented in regions. Identification requires examination of structures.

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Habitat

regions; specific microhabitat preferences not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Nearctic and Neotropical regions: Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, and throughout), USA (Alaska and south throughout contiguous states), Mexico, and Guatemala.

Similar Taxa

  • Symplecta hybridaOccurs sympatrically and syntopically with S. cana; historically confused taxonomically, now distinguished by

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Taxonomic history

Formerly confused with S. hybrida; taxonomic distinctions clarified in 2008 revision of Symplecta stricto. Part of subgenus Symplecta sensu stricto within Symplecta.

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