Sympistis buchis

Sympistis buchis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Noctuidae
Genus:	Sympistis
Species:	S. buchis
Binomial name
	Sympistis buchis; Troubridge, 2008

Sympistis buchis is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by James T. Troubridge in 2008.[1] It is found in the United States from western Colorado to southern Utah and south to northwestern Arizona at altitudes of about 6,000 feet.

Its habitat consists of sandy soils.

It was formerly placed in the genus Oncocnemis.

The wingspan is 24–28 mm. Adults are on wing from late July to August and September.[2]

References

Savela, Markku, ed. (June 19, 2020). "Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
"931903.00 – 10102.2 – Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 9, 2021.

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[1] Savela, Markku, ed. (June 19, 2020). "Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2021.

[2] "931903.00 – 10102.2 – Sympistis buchis Troubridge, 2008". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 9, 2021.