Sympistis min
Troubridge, 2008
Sympistis min is a noctuid described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is currently known only from the US state of Colorado. The wingspan measures approximately 26 mm. As a recently described species with limited published records, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis min: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs mɪn/
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Identification
Insufficient published information exists to distinguish Sympistis min from . Identification likely requires examination of genitalia and comparison with type material.
Appearance
Wingspan approximately 26 mm. Specific wing pattern, coloration, and body have not been detailed in published sources.
Distribution
Known only from Colorado, United States.
More Details
Taxonomic recency
Described in 2008, making it one of the more recently named in the large Sympistis. The specific epithet 'min' is not explained in the original description.
Data limitations
Only 5 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data compilation. No published studies on , , or have been identified.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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