Sympistis kappa
(Grote, 1874)
Sympistis kappa is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10066.2. It has been transferred between , with some taxonomic treatments placing it in Homohadena. The species is documented through limited observations, with 19 records on iNaturalist.
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How to pronounce Sympistis kappa: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˈkæpə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Homohadena kappa by Grote in 1874, this has been subsequently transferred to the Sympistis. GBIF currently lists it as a synonym under Homohadena kappa, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or alternative classification treatments.
Catalogue reference
The is catalogued in the of North America database with Hodges number 10066.2, indicating its placement within the complex of related Sympistis species.