Sympistis jocelynae

Troubridge, 2008

Sympistis jocelynae is a noctuid described in 2008 from a single county in Utah. It is known from only two observations and remains poorly documented. The is characterized by its moderate wingspan and late-season activity.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sympistis jocelynae: //sɪmˈpɪstɪs dʒoʊˈsɛl.niː//

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Identification

Can be distinguished from other Sympistis by its known occurrence in San Juan County, Utah, combined with its late September period and wingspan measurements. Diagnostic morphological features have not been published.

Appearance

Wingspan 32–35 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Known only from San Juan County, Utah, United States. No additional localities have been documented.

Seasonality

active in late September.

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Taxonomic recency

Described in 2008 by James T. Troubridge, making it one of the more recently recognized in the Sympistis.

Data scarcity

With only two iNaturalist observations and minimal published documentation, much of the of this remains unknown.

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