Nanna
Birket-Smith, 1965
Nanna is a of in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, described by Birket-Smith in 1965. It belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, which comprises lichen moths. The genus is distinct from the homonymous fly genus Nanna in family Scathophagidae (order Diptera), which consists of predatory dung flies. This record addresses the lepidopteran genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nanna: /ˈnænə/
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Identification
As a of Lithosiini lichen moths, Nanna likely exhibit the typical characteristics of this tribe: relatively small to medium-sized with slender bodies and wings that often bear lichen-like cryptic coloration. However, specific diagnostic features distinguishing Nanna from related lithosiine genera such as Eilema or Lithosia are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK). No comprehensive geographic range has been established in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Nanna (Diptera: Scathophagidae)Homonymous of predatory flies, not . Distinguished by order (Diptera vs. Lepidoptera), with flies having single pair of wings and versus moths with scaled wings.
- EilemaRelated in tribe Lithosiini with similar lichen ; specific distinguishing characters for Nanna require examination.
- LithosiaType of Lithosiini; Nanna may resemble these lichen moths but differ in genitalic and other subtle morphological features.
Misconceptions
The name 'Nanna' is widely used for unrelated , including a of predatory flies (Scathophagidae), and various non-biological uses (mythological figures, personal names, asteroid). Care must be taken to specify the taxonomic context when referring to this genus.
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Nomenclatural note
The name Nanna has been applied independently to both a genus (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Birket-Smith 1965) and a fly genus (Diptera: Scathophagidae). These are homonyms under the Principle of Homonymy in zoological , but both remain valid within their respective orders. The moth genus is the focus of this record.
Data availability
Limited -level information is available for this in accessible literature. Most sources provide only taxonomic placement without biological details.