Sympistis isis

Troubridge, 2008

Sympistis isis is a noctuid described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known from a single US state, Utah. The wingspan measures approximately 30 mm. As a recently described , published information about its remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sympistis isis: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˈaɪsɪs/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Sympistis by genitalic characters used in original description; external not sufficiently documented for field identification. Similar species within Sympistis require dissection for reliable separation.

Appearance

Wingspan approximately 30 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details of not documented in available sources.

Distribution

to the US state of Utah.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Sympistis speciesConvergent forewing patterns common in ; genitalic dissection required for definitive identification per standard Noctuidae practice.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Canadian lepidopterist James T. Troubridge in 2008 as part of ongoing revisions of North American Noctuidae. The specific epithet 'isis' follows a pattern in Sympistis of names derived from Egyptian mythology.

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