Sympistis singularis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Sympistis singularis is a in the , first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It belongs to the Sympistis, a diverse group of commonly known as the 'sympistis moths' or under the broader category of . The species is known from North America, with observations documented through citizen science platforms and museum collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis singularis: /sɪmˈpɪstɪs sɪŋˈɡʊlərɪs/
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded as present in North America according to GBIF distribution data, with 54 observations documented on iNaturalist.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'singularis' is Latin for 'single' or 'unique', though the original description does not clarify the intended meaning. The was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, two prominent North of the early 20th century.
Taxonomic History
Sympistis singularis was originally described in 1912 and has remained in the Sympistis. The genus Sympistis has undergone taxonomic revisions, with some formerly placed in related genera such as Oncocnemis.