Sympistis badistriga
Grote, 1872
brown-lined sallow, honeysuckle budworm
Sympistis badistriga is a noctuid native to North America. It is known by two : "brown-lined sallow" and "honeysuckle budworm," with the latter suggesting a larval association with honeysuckle plants. The species was first described by Grote in 1872 and is assigned Hodges number 10059 in the North American moth numbering system. It belongs to the Sympistis, a diverse group of owlet moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis badistriga: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs bæˈdɪstrɪɡə/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont.
Diet
Larvae have been suggested to feed on honeysuckle (Lonicera), based on the "honeysuckle budworm." feeding habits unknown.
Host Associations
- Lonicera - probable larval inferred from "honeysuckle budworm"
Similar Taxa
- Sympistis speciesMembers of this are morphologically similar and require careful examination for identification; S. badistriga is distinguished by specific wing pattern elements associated with its "brown-lined" .