Sympistis chorda explained

Sympistis chorda is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.^[1] It is found in North America from British Columbia, south to California. It was formerly known as Oncocnemis chorda, but was transferred to the genus Sympistis in 2008.

The wingspan is about 32 mm.^[2]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Sympistis chorda chorda
• Sympistis chorda extremis

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . June 19, 2020 . Sympistis chorda (Grote, 1880) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 10, 2021.
2. Web site: 931915.00 – 10113 – Sympistis chorda (Grote, 1880) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 10, 2021.