Sympistis tenuistriga
McDunnough, 1940
Thin-lined Sallow
Sympistis tenuistriga is a described by McDunnough in 1940, currently treated as a synonym of Sympistis badistriga. It belongs to the () and is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and Vermont. The "Thin-lined Sallow" refers to its characteristic pattern. Limited observational data exists, with 19 records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sympistis tenuistriga: //sɪmˈpɪstɪs ˌtɛn.juˈɪs.trɪ.ɡə//
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Identification
As a synonym of Sympistis badistriga, specimens historically identified as S. tenuistriga would show the diagnostic features of that : with a thin, dark and sallow (yellowish-) ground color. Distinction from other Sympistis species requires examination of and pattern details. The specific epithet "tenuistriga" (thin-lined) suggests the narrow stripe pattern.
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Habitat
Records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan indicate association with prairie and transition zones. The Vermont record suggests broader or possible misidentification requiring verification.
Distribution
Documented from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States. Distribution reflects the range of the accepted S. badistriga.
Similar Taxa
- Sympistis badistrigaS. tenuistriga is currently synonymized under this ; they represent the same biological entity.
- Sympistis speciesMany Sympistis share sallow coloration and lined patterns, requiring careful examination of and precise markings for separation.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life and GBIF both list S. tenuistriga as a synonym of S. badistriga McDunnough, 1921. The 1940 description likely represented intraspecific variation or a misidentified series.
Data Limitations
With only 19 iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature, most biological details remain undocumented. The epithet provides the only direct clue to diagnostic .