Sympistis acheron
Troubridge, 2008
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis acheron: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˈækərɒn/
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Identification
The combination of moderate wingspan (32–39 mm), montane western North distribution at 600–3,000 m elevation, and late summer period (July–September) may help distinguish this from other Sympistis. Specific diagnostic characters are not documented in available sources.
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Appearance
Wingspan measures 32–39 mm. No additional morphological details are documented in available sources.
Habitat
Montane environments at elevations of 2,000–10,000 feet (600–3,000 m). Specific vegetation associations or microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America from southern British Columbia south to California.
Seasonality
are on from late July to late September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Sympistis speciesMembers of the Sympistis share general and montane western North distributions; specific separation characters for S. acheron are not documented.
More Details
Type of information
Most available information is limited to basic taxonomic description, distribution, and . Biological details regarding larval plants, stages, and specific requirements remain undocumented in accessible sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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