Sympistis barnesii
Smith, 1899
Sympistis barnesii is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the Sympistis, a group of characterized by their habits and often cryptic coloration. The species has been documented in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis barnesii: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˈbɑrnəsaɪ/
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Distribution
Documented in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Manitoba, Canada. Distribution records suggest a presence in the northern Great Plains or prairie regions of central Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Smith in 1899. It is currently classified within the Noctuinae of Noctuidae, though Noctuidae has undergone significant revision in recent decades with many formerly placed in other now included here.
Observation frequency
As of source data compilation, the has relatively few documented observations (16 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be uncommon, undercollected, or restricted in range.