Gnamptonychia
Hampson, 1900
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1Gnamptonychia is a of in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1900 and contains two described : Gnamptonychia ventralis and Gnamptonychia flavicollis. These are small to medium-sized moths in the lichen moth group. The genus is found in North and Central America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America and Central America. Gnamptonychia ventralis occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Gnamptonychia flavicollis is found from Mexico to Panama.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Hampson in 1900. The two were originally described under other genera: Gnamptonychia flavicollis was previously placed in Lithosia, and Gnamptonychia ventralis was described as new in 1921.
Etymology
The name is derived from Greek roots, though the specific meaning has not been formally documented in available sources.