Sympistis horus
Troubridge, 2008
Sympistis horus is a noctuid described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from New Mexico. The has a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. As a recently described species with limited published information, many aspects of its remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis horus: //sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˈhɔːrəs//
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Identification
Sympistis horus can be distinguished from other Sympistis by genitalic characters used in the original description. Given the recency of its description (2008) and limited distribution records, identification requires reference to the original taxonomic description by Troubridge.
Distribution
Known only from New Mexico, United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only one observation documented in iNaturalist as of source date.
Similar Taxa
- Other Sympistis speciesSympistis is a large with many similar-appearing ; S. horus is distinguished by genitalic described in Troubridge (2008)
More Details
Taxonomic recency
Described in 2008 by James T. Troubridge, making it one of the more recently described North American noctuid
Data limitations
Very little published information exists beyond the original description; most biological and ecological data are unknown