Sympistis amenthes

Sympistis amenthes is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by James T. Troubridge in 2008.[1] It is found in western North America from Washington to Oregon and from the east slope of the Cascade Range to northwestern Nevada at altitudes of 2,600 to 5,600 feet (800 to 1,700 m).[2]

Sympistis amenthes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Sympistis
Species:
S. amenthes
Binomial name
Sympistis amenthes
Troubridge, 2008

The wingspan is 28 to 36 mm (1.1 to 1.4 in). Adults are on wing in September.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (June 19, 2020). "Sympistis amenthes Troubridge, 2008". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  2. "931860.00 – 10124.1 – Sympistis amenthes Troubridge, 2008". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 9, 2021.


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